Travelling from London to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Banda Aceh is seven hours ahead of London. Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport is located in Banda Aceh, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BTJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're eager to discover a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to BTJ.
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
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Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BTJ flight:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
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The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport is 354 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 727 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to BTJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Banda Aceh based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a London to BTJ plane ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Banda Aceh to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Banda Aceh
Start your Banda Aceh trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Aceh Tsunami Museum, Baiturrahim Mosque and Pantai Ulee Lheue are must-do's during your Banda Aceh adventure.
Explore more of Indonesia
Banda Aceh is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-east of Banda Aceh, a trip to Meulaboh will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Tugu Tsunami Gampong Pasir, Varia Baru Aquarium and PEUNAGA BEACH.
Bireun is another standout destination in Indonesia and is around 145 kilometres east of Banda Aceh. No journey is complete without dropping by Sulthan Jeumpa Great Mosque, Rumoh Aceh Cot Trieng and Pantai Krueng Juli Barat.
