Flying from London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to fly out of. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport is located in Ilheus. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours behind London.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to IOS, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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.
Catching an early flight from London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra 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 complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to IOS flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that take off from STN reach their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near IOS instead:
Grab an Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport rental car and explore Ilheus and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Unidas and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport flight.
Getting from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) to central Ilheus
Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Ilheus. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
449 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport. Return flights start at 973 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from London to IOS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS). June is when most people travel to Ilheus. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
The warmest month in Ilheus is March, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your London to IOS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Ilheus
Once you've booked your flight from London to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ilheus:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Praia do Norte, Praia Do São Miguel and Vila olimpio are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Ilheus itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ilheus. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Pelourinho, Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Bale Folclorico da Bahia.
Camaçari is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres north of Ilheus. No trip is complete without dropping by Centro histórico, Camaçari Garden and Sítio do Expedito.