Flying from London to Liberia Airport (LIR): What you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Liberia Airport (LIR). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Liberia is six hours behind London. Liberia Airport is located in Liberia, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
For stress-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 board your flight from London to LIR.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to LIR. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Liberia Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Work a stopover into your journey at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Liberia Airport (LIR) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to LIR flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, 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 takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Liberia Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Flights departing from STN land at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Liberia Airport (LIR)
Book a hotel close to LIR if you're catching a late flight from London to Liberia Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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To get the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Liberia Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Liberia Airport (LIR)
Right now, Rs124,442 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Liberia Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs207,179. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to LIR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap London to Liberia Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Liberia Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Liberia Airport (LIR)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to Liberia Airport (LIR), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Liberia based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your London to LIR flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Liberia, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 35ºC.
November sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Liberia Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Liberia
Start your Liberia trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Liberia Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
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Liberia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you should also see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Liberia, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central).
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