Travelling from London to Lampedusa Airport (LMP): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Lampedusa Airport (LMP), you'll have your pick of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Lampedusa is one hour ahead of London. Lampedusa Airport is located in Lampedusa, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from London to LMP.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to LMP leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Lampedusa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Lampedusa Airport, check out these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to LMP flight:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a flight ticket from London to Lampedusa Airport (LMP) with a stop or two departing from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and LMP:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Turin Airport (TRN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Lampedusa Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Lampedusa Airport (LMP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Lampedusa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LMP instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lampedusa Airport (LMP)
Rs14,863 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Lampedusa Airport. Return flights start from Rs44,499. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to LMP. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Lampedusa Airport (LMP)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Lampedusa Airport (LMP). Visit Lampedusa in May for a more laid-back experience.
Book a London to LMP flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lampedusa to range from 25ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Lampedusa Airport in February when temperatures are between 11ºC and 16ºC.
More about Lampedusa
Start your Lampedusa trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Lampedusa Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Spiaggia dei Conigli, Isola dei Conigli a Lampedusa and Isle de Lampadusa are attractions you won't want to skip in Lampedusa.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Lampedusa, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Palermo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Cathedral of Palermo to Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Marsala is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 257 kilometres north of Lampedusa. No trip is complete without dropping by Sea Scuba Diving, Marco de Bartoli and Egadi Islands.