Flying from London to Townsville Airport (TSV): 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 Townsville Airport (TSV). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Townsville Airport is located in Townsville. The city operates on the UTC+10 timezone and is ten hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from London to TSV.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
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London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Townsville Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Townsville Airport (TSV)
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Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
Townsville Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Townsville. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Townsville Airport (TSV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Townsville Airport is 518 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.040 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to TSV if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from London to Townsville Airport (TSV)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Townsville Airport (TSV). Visit Townsville in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Townsville is December, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your London to TSV plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Townsville Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Townsville
Once you've booked your flight from London to Townsville Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Townsville:
Your Townsville trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions that are worth your time include Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Reef HQ and Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Townsville, a trip to Cairns will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Great Barrier Reef, Barrier Reef Park and Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard.
If you want to check out another side of Australia, head for Bowen, about 177 kilometres south-east of Townsville. Horseshoe Bay Beach, Sunset Point and Horseshoe Bay are highlights.