Travelling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 11 hours behind Melbourne, where Avalon Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to make your AVV to London flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, AVV can be reached in about 50 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Avalon Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart AVV arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to London
The best price we've seen for a one-way Avalon Airport to London flight is Rs143,081. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs398,930. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from AVV to London if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 55 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Avalon Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Explore without limits with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and see more of London and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance of your flight from AVV to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Once your flight from Avalon Airport to London has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your AVV to London flight:
Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia make collecting a London Gatwick Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from LGW three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from Avalon Airport to London has landed. Central London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, find a hotel near STN. Check in to one of these stays after your AVV to London flight:
Begin your travels without stressing about how to reach your destination with a Stansted Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with reliable suppliers here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
About four weeks before your flight from Avalon Airport to London is a good time to book your vehicle from STN. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to London
Travel to London during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Avalon Airport to London in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Avalon Airport to London flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AVV to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Avalon Airport to London, explore our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are must-do's during your London adventure.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.