Travelling from London to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI): What you need to know
Great Barrier Reef Airport is located in Hamilton Island. The city follows the UTC+10 timezone and is ten hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to HTI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London to Great Barrier Reef Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to HTI flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
70% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Great Barrier Reef Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 65%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Great Barrier Reef Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near HTI instead:
Getting from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to central Hamilton Island
Great Barrier Reef Airport to the centre of Hamilton Island is about 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)
Right now, Rs196,287 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Great Barrier Reef Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs386,247. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to HTI if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to Great Barrier Reef Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI). January is the busiest month to travel to Hamilton Island. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in March.
The warmest month in Hamilton Island is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your London to HTI plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Great Barrier Reef Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 22ºC.
More about Hamilton Island
Once you've booked your flight from London to Great Barrier Reef Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hamilton Island:
Cruise Whitsundays and Catseye Beach are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Hamilton Island to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Escape Beach.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Hamilton Island. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Great Barrier Reef Aquarium and Botanic Gardens.
Around 209 kilometres southwest of Hamilton Island, Moranbah is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Koala Park, Moranbah Skate Park and Doggie Parking.
