Travelling from London to Umea Airport (UME): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Umea Airport (UME), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Umea Airport is located in Umea. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour 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 on time to board your flight from London to UME.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to UME even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is an option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
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 by 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 highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Umea Airport (UME) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Umea Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Umea Airport (UME)
Have a late flight from London to Umea Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near UME and shut your eyes sooner:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Umea Airport flight.
Getting from Umea Airport (UME) to central Umea
Umea Airport to the centre of Umea is roughly 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Umea Airport (UME)
Currently, 70 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Umea Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 120 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to UME if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap London to Umea Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Nail down a great price on a flight from London to Umea Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from London to Umea Airport (UME)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Umea Airport (UME). September is the busiest month to visit Umea. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in January.
Lock in a London to UME plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Umea to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
February has temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Umea Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Umea
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Umea right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from London to Umea Airport:
Bildmuseet and Kulturväven are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Umea travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Umedalsspåret.
Explore more of Sweden
Umea is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Sweden you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres south-west of Umea, a trip to Sundsvall will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Södra Berget, Sundsvalls stenstad and Fagerdalsparken.
Skelleftea is another must-experience destination in Sweden and is around 113 kilometres north of Umea. No trip is complete without a visit to Leo's Lekland, Aqua Spa and Strandpromenaden i Skellefteå.