Flying from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), you'll have a good range 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).
Habib Bourguiba International Airport is located in Monastir. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to MIR.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to MIR. Simply uncheck '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 airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on 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 conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and MIR are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MIR flight:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a flight ticket from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and MIR are:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
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 if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)
Reserve a hotel near MIR if you're catching a late flight from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Habib Bourguiba International Airport rental car and discover Monastir and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Camel Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) to central Monastir
Habib Bourguiba International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Monastir. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)
Right now, Rs37,727 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs62,807. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to MIR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from London to MIR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Monastir. August is when most people book flights from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Monastir is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your London to MIR flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport in February when temperatures are between 7ºC and 19ºC.
More about Monastir
After booking your flight from London to Habib Bourguiba International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Monastir:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Monastir when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Plongeoir plage karaia de Monastir الميدة followed by Lamta Archaeological Museum and Cap de Skanès-Monastir.
Explore more of Tunisia
Monastir has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Tunisia just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres north-west of Monastir, a visit to Bizerte will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like KAZMA BEACH, Vieux Port De Bizerte and Bizerte Old Harbour.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Tunisia, head for Gabes, about 209 kilometres south of Monastir. Gabès Land, New Mosque of Jara and Houch Khraief are key highlights.
