Flying from London to Ipoh Airport (IPH): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your trip. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Ipoh Airport (IPH). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Ipoh is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Ipoh Airport is located in Ipoh.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to IPH, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to explore a new place or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from London to IPH, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Changi International Airport (SIN) is one option when leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 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 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Ipoh Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Changi International Airport (SIN). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to Ipoh Airport (IPH) departing London Gatwick Airport.
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to IPH flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Ipoh Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Ipoh Airport (IPH)
Reserve a hotel near IPH if you're catching a late flight from London to Ipoh Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Ipoh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Agtran, Merge Car Hire or WAHDAH and explore beyond Ipoh's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Ipoh Airport flight.
Getting from Ipoh Airport (IPH) to central Ipoh
Ipoh Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Ipoh. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ipoh Airport (IPH)
Right now, Rs142,083 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ipoh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs207,774. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to IPH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap London to Ipoh Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Ipoh Airport (IPH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Ipoh Airport (IPH). August is when most people travel to Ipoh. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
Before locking in your London to IPH flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Ipoh, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
January has temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Ipoh Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ipoh
Start your Ipoh trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Ipoh Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens and Ipoh Railway Station are a couple of top attractions to put on your Ipoh to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Ipoh Old Town.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ipoh. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Malaysia, consider Kuala Lumpur, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Ipoh. PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point are key reasons to visit.
