Travelling from London to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Pres Ibanez Airport is located in Punta Arenas. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours behind London.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from London to PUQ. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, expect longer wait times and show up 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)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from London to Pres Ibanez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to PUQ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Pres Ibanez Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from London to Pres Ibanez Airport. Hospedaje Isla Magdalena is one option close to PUQ. Or check in and recharge your batteries at Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ before heading to your final destination.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Pres Ibanez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, MITTA RENT A CAR or Avis to explore Punta Arenas and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Pres Ibanez Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Pres Ibanez Airport is Rs150,549. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs309,255. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to PUQ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from London to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to go to Punta Arenas. July is when most people book flights from London to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Punta Arenas is February, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC. Book your London to PUQ flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has temperatures of between -1ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Pres Ibanez Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Punta Arenas
After booking your flight from London to Pres Ibanez Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Punta Arenas:
Your trip to Punta Arenas isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions worth exploring include Plaza de Armas, Seno Otoway Penguin Colony and Mirador Cerro De La Cruz.
Explore more of Chile
Puerto Natales is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've seen Punta Arenas. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Into the Wild Patagonia Expeditions, Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and Cueva del Milodon.
Time for another stop? Head for Estancia Yendegaia. It's around 241 kilometres south-east of Punta Arenas and features highlights like Yendegaia National Park.
