Travelling from London to Surat Thani Airport (URT): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Surat Thani Airport (URT). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
The timezone in Surat Thani is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of London. Surat Thani Airport is located in Surat Thani.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to URT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 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 traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
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 takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Surat Thani Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Surat Thani Airport (URT)
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Getting from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to central Surat Thani
Central Surat Thani is about 21 kilometres from Surat Thani Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 3 hours 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Surat Thani Airport is 274 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 505 €. 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 walk away with cheap flights from London to URT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Surat Thani Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Surat Thani. August is when most people book flights from London to Surat Thani Airport (URT), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a London to URT plane ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Surat Thani to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Surat Thani Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Surat Thani
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Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart are attractions you won't want to skip in Surat Thani.
Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Surat Thani. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
Phuket is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 161 kilometres south-west of Surat Thani. No trip is complete without visiting V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
