Flying from London to Bicol International Airport (DRP): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Bicol International Airport (DRP), you'll have a good choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Bicol International Airport is located in Legaspi Port. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to DRP.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Bicol International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to DRP flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport 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 be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Bicol International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Bicol International Airport (DRP)
Have a late flight from London to Bicol International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near DRP and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your London to Bicol International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bicol International Airport (DRP)
R 6,748 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Bicol International Airport. Return flights start at R 16,086. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to DRP. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap London to Bicol International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Bicol International Airport (DRP)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Bicol International Airport (DRP). July is the busiest month to visit Legaspi Port. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
Before locking in your London to DRP plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Legaspi Port, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Bicol International Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Legaspi Port
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Legaspi Port right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Bicol International Airport:
Your trip to Legaspi Port should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include Rizal Park, OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE and Arimbay Beach Resort.
Explore more of the Philippines
Iloilo is just one of the many cities in the Philippines waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Legaspi Port. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.
Tacloban is another favourite destination in the Philippines and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Legaspi Port. No trip is complete without dropping by San Juanico Bridge, Sto. Nino Church and Baywalk.
