Travelling from London to Kiruna Airport (KRN): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Kiruna Airport (KRN). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Kiruna is one hour ahead of London. Kiruna Airport is located in Kiruna, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from London to KRN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from London to KRN with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and KRN include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
LHR is around 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 the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Kiruna Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Copenhagen Airport (CPH). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to Kiruna Airport (KRN) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to KRN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Kiruna Airport (KRN) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is a busy connecting point.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Kiruna Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Kiruna Airport (KRN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Kiruna Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near KRN instead:
Pick up a Kiruna Airport rental car and explore Kiruna and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Hertz and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your London to Kiruna Airport flight.
Getting from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to central Kiruna
Central Kiruna is around 11 kilometres from Kiruna Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kiruna Airport (KRN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kiruna Airport is R 1,829. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,747. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to KRN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable London to Kiruna Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' 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 Kiruna Airport (KRN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Kiruna Airport (KRN). January is the most popular month to visit Kiruna. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in July.
When booking your London to KRN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Kiruna, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Kiruna Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF).
More about Kiruna
Start your Kiruna trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Kiruna Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Kiruna snowfestival, Kiruna Kyrka and Luossavaara are essential stops on your Kiruna itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
You've done Kiruna, now it's time to explore other parts of Sweden. Travel about 290 kilometres south to Piteå to check off its must-visit sights. From Strömlida Skidbacke to Källboparken and Bergets Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Boden is another essential stop in Sweden and is around 225 kilometres south of Kiruna. No journey is complete without a visit to Rödberget Fortress, Patinamuseet and Åbergs Fortress.
