Flying from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London: what you need to know
London and Durham (where Durham Tees Valley Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a relaxed start to your MME to London flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Travelling from central Durham to MME takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to London? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MME:
When it comes to Durham Tees Valley Airport's on-time performance, 67.01% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London
81 € is currently the best price for a one-way Durham Tees Valley Airport to London flight. A return plane ticket starts from 224 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from MME to London if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 55 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance of your flight from MME to London can help you secure the lowest rate.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of London. After your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 30 minutes or so.
Following your MME to London flight, settle in at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at LGW can get you a lower rate.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Hop off your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to London and go straight to your hotel or start discovering the city right away. The centre of London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and typically takes 1 hour to drive there.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel close to STN. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your MME to London flight:
Begin your journey without stressing over how to get to your destination with a Stansted Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted names here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
Get a payoff by planning ahead. Book your vehicle from STN four weeks before your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to London for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to London
Travel to London during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to London during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Durham Tees Valley Airport to London plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MME to London in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to London, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are top sights which should feature on any well-planned London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.