Flying from London to Kristiansand Airport (KRS): What you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Kristiansand Airport (KRS). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Kristiansand Airport is located in Kristiansand. The city follows 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 golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to KRS.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to KRS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Kristiansand Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Kristiansand Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and KRS:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to KRS flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Kristiansand Airport (KRS) with one or more stops leaving from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and KRS:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Kristiansand Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Kristiansand Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KRS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kristiansand Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Kristiansand's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your London to Kristiansand Airport flight.
Getting from Kristiansand Airport (KRS) to central Kristiansand
The centre of Kristiansand is about 6 kilometres from Kristiansand Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Right now, 74 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kristiansand Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 125 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to KRS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to Kristiansand Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Kristiansand Airport (KRS), while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Kristiansand based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to KRS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Kristiansand, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Kristiansand Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Kristiansand
Start your Kristiansand trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Kristiansand Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Lille Kjæragbolten, Holmenkollen and Bystranda are essential stops on your Kristiansand itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Kristiansand has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Norway you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres north-east of Kristiansand, a trip to Oslo will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, M/S Nobel: Oslo Fjord Sightseeing / Hop On Hop Off Boat and Viking Ship Museum.
Bergen is another favourite destination in Norway and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Kristiansand. No journey is complete without dropping by Bergen Fjord Cruise, Mount Floyen and the Funicular (Floibanen) and Bergen?.