Travelling from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC): What you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC). 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.
Sam Ratulangi International Airport is located in Manado. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from London to MDC. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to MDC flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MDC:
Pick up a Sam Ratulangi International Airport rental car and explore corners of Manado that most visitors tend to miss. Check out the deals from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
343 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Return flights start at 742 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to MDC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to MDC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC). Visit Manado in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a London to MDC plane ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Manado to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Manado
Start your Manado trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Sam Ratulangi International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Manado when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Two Fish Divers followed by North launch/ tumpa paragliding and Malalayang Beach Walk.
Explore more of Indonesia
Manado is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Manado, a trip to Gorontalo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Oluhuta Beach, Baiturrahim Great Mosque and Masjid Al-Haul.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Indonesia, consider Ternate, about 290 kilometres east of Manado. Sulamadaha beach, Masjid Raya Al Munawwar Ternate and Taman Sakura are among the biggest draws.
