Flying from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD): What you need to know
Take your pick of a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD). 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.
The timezone in Paderborn is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport is located in Paderborn.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to PAD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to PAD departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
LHR is about 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 the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, browse these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to PAD flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a plane ticket from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and PAD include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning 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 be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport. AiREA Hotel and Airport Hotel Paderborn are great options near PAD.
Getting from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to central Paderborn
From Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, central Paderborn is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
Right now, 99 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 211 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to PAD. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Paderborn. August is when most people book flights from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Book a London to PAD plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Paderborn to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paderborn
Once you've booked your flight from London to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paderborn:
Your Paderborn trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include Paderborn Cathedral (Dom zu Paderborn), Paderborner Dom and Schloss Neuhaus.
Explore more of Germany
Paderborn will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north-east of Paderborn, a visit to Hamburg will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Essen is another standout destination in Germany and is around 113 kilometres west of Paderborn. No journey is complete without seeing PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.