Flying from London to Bellegarde Airport (LIG): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Bellegarde Airport (LIG). Explore 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.
The timezone in Limoges is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Bellegarde Airport is located in Limoges.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to LIG, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
In high season, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to LIG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Menara Airport (RAK)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Bellegarde Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Bellegarde Airport. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is a great option between London Gatwick Airport and LIG.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to LIG flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from London to Bellegarde Airport departing from Stansted Airport (STN).
Take off from STN with Ryanair. This leading carrier offers direct London to LIG plane tickets.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair from STN to LIG.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Ryanair. Its services land as scheduled 77.78% of the time.
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Bellegarde Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Have a late flight from London to Bellegarde Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near LIG and shut your eyes sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bellegarde Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Thrifty or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Limoges and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Bellegarde Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to central Limoges
Bellegarde Airport to the centre of Limoges is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Right now, 25 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Bellegarde Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 50 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from London to LIG by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on London to Bellegarde Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from London to Bellegarde Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Bellegarde Airport (LIG). Visit Limoges in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your London to LIG plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Limoges, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Bellegarde Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Limoges
Start your Limoges trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Bellegarde Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Limoges Fine Arts Museum, Église du Sacré-Coeur de Limoges and Zenith de Limoges are attractions you won't want to skip in Limoges.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Limoges. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
If you're looking to explore another side of France, head for Toulouse, roughly 257 kilometres south of Limoges. Canal du Midi, place du capitole and Museum of natural History are among the biggest draws.