Flying from London to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Sunshine Coast is ten hours ahead of London. Sunshine Coast Airport is located in Sunshine Coast, which is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from London to MCY. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
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.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Sunshine Coast Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MCY flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Sunshine Coast Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Have a late flight from London to Sunshine Coast Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MCY and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car and discover Sunshine Coast and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Apex and East Coast are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your London to Sunshine Coast Airport flight.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
Central Sunshine Coast is roughly 23 kilometres from Sunshine Coast Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Right now, 457 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sunshine Coast Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 921 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to MCY, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Sunshine Coast Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to MCY.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Sunshine Coast Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Sunshine Coast. July is when most people book flights from London to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
When booking your London to MCY plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Sunshine Coast, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Sunshine Coast Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sunshine Coast
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sunshine Coast right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Sunshine Coast Airport:
Make sure you add Baroon Lookout to your travel itinerary. This is one of the most popular things to do and see while you're visiting Sunshine Coast.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sunshine Coast. Around 97 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Queensland Museum of Modern Art, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Gold Coast is another standout destination in Australia and is around 161 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast. No journey is complete without dropping by SkyPoint Observation Deck, Pacific Airshow and Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.
