Travelling from London to Macapa International Airport (MCP): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Macapa International Airport (MCP). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Macapa International Airport is located in Macapa. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours behind London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to MCP.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Macapa International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to MCP flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Macapa International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Macapa International Airport (MCP)
If you have a late flight from London to Macapa International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MCP:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Macapa International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Movida, Localiza or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Macapa and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Macapa International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Macapa International Airport (MCP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Macapa International Airport is 564 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.003 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to MCP, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap London to Macapa International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Macapa International Airport (MCP)
June is when most people book flights from London to Macapa International Airport (MCP). Plan your visit to Macapa in April for a more low-key escape.
Book a London to MCP plane ticket departing in October if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Macapa to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Macapa International Airport in January when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Macapa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Macapa right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Macapa International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Amazon Biopark, Paraíso Dos Pássaros and Fazendinha Beach, Macapa -AP are essential stops on your Macapa itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Macapa, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Travel about 209 kilometres south to Breves to tick off its top sights. From Orla de Breves to Igreja Matriz De Sant'Ana and Igreja de Santo Ezequiel Moreno, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 225 kilometres south of Macapa, Portel is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Praia da Tucano, Praia do Arucará and Praça da Matriz.