Travelling from London to Erfurt Airport (ERF): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Erfurt Airport (ERF), 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).
The timezone in Erfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Erfurt Airport is located in Erfurt.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to ERF, leave 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 general travel rule.
With more people on the move during high season, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to ERF even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is an option when taking off from 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.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Erfurt Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Erfurt Airport (ERF) departing London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to ERF flight, kick back 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 departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Erfurt Airport (ERF) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a pit stop at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Erfurt Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Erfurt Airport (ERF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Erfurt Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ERF:
Getting from Erfurt Airport (ERF) to central Erfurt
Erfurt Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Erfurt. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Erfurt Airport (ERF)
R 1,971 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Erfurt Airport. A return flight starts at R 4,796. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to ERF if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable London to Erfurt Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Erfurt Airport (ERF)
October is when most people book flights from London to Erfurt Airport (ERF). Visit Erfurt in March if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a London to ERF plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Erfurt to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Erfurt Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Erfurt
Once you've booked your flight from London to Erfurt Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Erfurt:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Historische Altstadt, Zitadelle Petersberg and Thomaskerk are highlights which should be on any well-planned Erfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Erfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Travel about 241 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Brandenburger Tor and Berlin Wall, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 290 kilometres north of Erfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
