Travelling from London to Machrihanish Airport (CAL): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out where you'll catch your flight from London to Machrihanish Airport (CAL). Explore the options for leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW), the city's main airports.
Campbeltown (where Machrihanish Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to CAL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to Machrihanish Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to CAL flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Machrihanish Airport flight:
Flights that leave from STN land at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Machrihanish Airport (CAL)
Consider booking a hotel close to CAL if you're catching a late flight from London to Machrihanish Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Getting from Machrihanish Airport (CAL) to central Campbeltown
Machrihanish Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Campbeltown. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Machrihanish Airport (CAL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Machrihanish Airport is R 1,472. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,985. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to CAL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Machrihanish Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from London to Machrihanish Airport (CAL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Machrihanish Airport (CAL). July is when most people travel to Campbeltown. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Campbeltown is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Book your London to CAL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Machrihanish Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Campbeltown
Once you've booked your flight from London to Machrihanish Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Campbeltown:
There are loads of things to do in Campbeltown when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Glengyle Distillery followed by Glen Scotia Distillery and Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Campbeltown. Around 161 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Campbeltown, Preston is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
