Flying from London to Aleppo International Airport (ALP): What you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when organising a flight from London to Aleppo International Airport (ALP). Check out your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Aleppo is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Aleppo International Airport is located in Aleppo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from London to ALP.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Aleppo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 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 roughly 30 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to ALP flight:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of 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 Aleppo International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)
R 2,752 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Aleppo International Airport. Return flights start at R 4,773. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to ALP if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Affordable London to Aleppo International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Aleppo International Airport (ALP). July is the busiest month to visit Aleppo. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
When booking your London to ALP plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Aleppo, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Aleppo International Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
Explore more of Syria
Homs is just one of the many places in Syria waiting to be explored once you've seen Aleppo. Around 161 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamani Mosque, Zaidal Cultural Centre and Citadel of Homs.
Latakia is another standout destination in Syria and is around 153 kilometres south-west of Aleppo. No journey is complete without experiencing Mosque of the Caliphs, حديقة الكورنيش - Corniche Park and Salah el-Din Citadel.