Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alta Airport (ALF): what you need to know
The timezone in Alta is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LHR to ALF flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Alta Airport. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is a popular stopover on the LHR to ALF route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alta Airport (ALF)
Rs40,263 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Alta Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs59,294. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to ALF if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Alta Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Alta Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Alta Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Alta Airport (ALF)
Consider booking a hotel close to ALF if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Alta Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Alta Airport rental car and discover Alta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Alta Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Alta Airport (ALF) to central Alta
From Alta Airport, Alta is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Alta Airport (ALF)
February is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Alta Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Alta in June.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Alta Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Alta, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC to 20ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to ALF in January. Average temperatures are between -14ºC and -2ºC then.
Explore more of Norway
You've done Alta, now it's time to explore other parts of Norway. Journey about 177 kilometres west to Tromso to tick off its popular sights. From Arctic Cathedral to Polaria and Tromso Bridge, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Bodo is another sought-after destination in Norway and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Alta. No journey is complete without seeing Saltstraumen, Bodo Domkirke and Mount Ronvik.