Travelling from London to Manta Airport (MEC): What you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Manta Airport (MEC). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Manta Airport is located in Manta. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to MEC, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general 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 trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Manta Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to MEC flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Manta Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Manta Airport (MEC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Manta Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEC instead:
Pick up a Manta Airport rental car and discover Manta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your London to Manta Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Manta Airport (MEC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Manta Airport is 426 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.082 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to MEC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from London to Manta Airport (MEC)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Manta. August is when most people book flights from London to Manta Airport (MEC), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Manta is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your London to MEC plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
August has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Manta Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Manta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Manta right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Manta Airport:
Your Manta trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that should be on your list include Playa de Tarqui, Miraflores Park and Las Malvinas Park.
Explore more of Ecuador
Manta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres south-east of Manta, a visit to Guayaquil will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal.
Around 257 kilometres east of Manta, Quito is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Experience major highlights starting with Free Walking Tour Quito, Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito.