Travelling from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your next adventure. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Tampere is two hours ahead of London. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is located in Tampere, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from London to TMP.
If you're heading away during a bank 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)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to TMP. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
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 break up your flight from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, check out these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to TMP flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a plane ticket from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and TMP:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
The journey to STN from the centre of 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.
Make catching an early London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near TMP:
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To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport flight.
Getting from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to central Tampere
The centre of Tampere is roughly 13 kilometres from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 2 hours 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is 55 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 88 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to TMP. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to TMP.
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The best time to fly from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP). Visit Tampere in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a London to TMP plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tampere to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport in January when temperatures are between -14ºC (7ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Tampere
Start your Tampere trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Pyynikki Observation Tower and The Natural History Museum are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Tampere travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tampere. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station.
Espoo is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 145 kilometres south-east of Tampere. No journey is complete without dropping by Nuuksio National Park, Lake Bodom and Saaristomuseo Pentala.