Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Townsville Airport (TSV): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to TSV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)
Right now, R 11,177 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Townsville Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 21,654. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to TSV, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Townsville Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Townsville Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Townsville Airport (TSV)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Townsville Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TSV instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Townsville Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo or Avis and see more of Townsville and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Townsville Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
Townsville Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Townsville. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Townsville Airport (TSV)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Townsville Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Townsville. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Townsville Airport for December if you want to go to Townsville during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to TSV in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Cairns is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Townsville. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium.
Mackay is another standout destination in Australia and is around 322 kilometres south-east of Townsville. No trip is complete without a visit to Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.
