Flying from London to Saint Helena Airport (HLE): What you need to know
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from London to HLE.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HLE flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Saint Helena Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Saint Helena Airport (HLE)
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to Saint Helena Airport (HLE)
Rs352,540 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Saint Helena Airport. A return flight starts from Rs715,826. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to HLE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Saint Helena Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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