Travelling from London to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Piarco International Airport (POS). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
The timezone in Port Of Spain is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London. Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to POS, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to POS. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
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.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Piarco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Piarco International Airport (POS) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
From LGW, direct flights from London to POS can be booked with British Airways.
British Airways is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to POS.
Among the carriers operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Piarco International Airport, British Airways leads in on-time performance.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Piarco International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and POS:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to POS flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Piarco International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN reach their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
Reserve a hotel close to POS if you have a late flight from London to Piarco International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Piarco International Airport rental car and discover Port Of Spain and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Ace Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Piarco International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Piarco International Airport (POS)
346 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Piarco International Airport. Return flights start from 565 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from London to POS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable London to Piarco International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Piarco International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Piarco International Airport (POS)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Port Of Spain. July is when most people book flights from London to Piarco International Airport (POS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your London to POS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Port Of Spain, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Piarco International Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Port Of Spain
Start your Port Of Spain trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Piarco International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Blue Basin Waterfall and Holy Trinity Cathedral are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Port Of Spain must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
Scarborough is just one of the many cities in Trinidad and Tobago waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Port Of Spain. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Fort King George, Scarborough Botanical Garden and St. Andrews Anglican.
Next up? Find your way to Plymouth. It's about 88 kilometres north-east of Port Of Spain and boasts highlights including Fort James (Fort Jacobus) and Mystery Tombstone.