Travelling from London to Stornoway Airport (SYY): What you need to know
Stornoway Airport is located in Stornoway. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to SYY.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Stornoway Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SYY flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them touching down as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Stornoway Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your plans go off without a hitch.
About Stornoway Airport (SYY)
Consider booking a hotel close to SYY if you're catching a late flight from London to Stornoway Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Getting from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to central Stornoway
Stornoway Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Stornoway. How long it'll take to get there in a taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Stornoway Airport (SYY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Stornoway Airport is Rs53,582. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs97,165. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from London to SYY, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Stornoway Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Find an affordable flight from London to Stornoway Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Stornoway Airport (SYY)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Stornoway Airport (SYY). June is when most people travel to Stornoway. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
The warmest month in Stornoway is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC. Book your London to SYY plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees temperatures of between 2ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Stornoway Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Stornoway
Once you've booked your flight from London to Stornoway Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Stornoway:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Stornoway when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Lews Castle Grounds followed by An Lanntair Gallery and Harris Tweed Authority.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Glasgow is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Stornoway. Around 290 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Glasgow Cathedral, King's Theatre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United Kingdom, head for Aberdeen, roughly 274 kilometres southeast of Stornoway. St. Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen beach front and Arts Centre & Theatre Aberdeen are key highlights.
