Travelling from London to Skukuza Airport (SZK): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your next adventure. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Skukuza Airport (SZK). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
The timezone in Skukuza is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Skukuza Airport is located in Skukuza.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from London to SZK. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Skukuza Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule 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 getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to SZK flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Skukuza Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Flights that take off from STN arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Skukuza Airport (SZK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Skukuza Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SZK instead:
Grab a Skukuza Airport rental car and explore Skukuza and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Bluu Car Hire and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Skukuza Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Skukuza Airport (SZK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Skukuza Airport is 611 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.005 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to SZK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to Skukuza Airport ticket.
Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from London to SZK by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when prices go down.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from London to Skukuza Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from London to Skukuza Airport (SZK)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Skukuza Airport (SZK). July is the busiest month to visit Skukuza. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
When booking your London to SZK plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Skukuza, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Skukuza Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Skukuza
Once you've booked your flight from London to Skukuza Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Skukuza:
Skukuza Rest Camp and Skukuza Golf Course are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Skukuza must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Kruger Park Congregation / Krugerwildtuin Gemeente.
Explore more of South Africa
Witbank is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Skukuza. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Witbank dam, Cosmos Gardens and WITBANK SIVAN KOVIL TEMPLE(shri muthu linga natha eswarar Alayam).
Around 225 kilometres south-west of Skukuza, Middelburg is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Amora Bird Park, Middelburg Sivan Kovil and Masjid As Salaam.
