Travelling from London to Pemba Airport (POL): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Pemba Airport (POL). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Pemba is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Pemba Airport is located in Pemba.
Your flight from London to POL 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.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you'd like to explore another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to POL.
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Pemba Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to POL flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Pemba Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Pemba Airport (POL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Pemba Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near POL instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Pemba Airport (POL)
Currently, R 14,682 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Pemba Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 27,701. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to POL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Pemba Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to POL.
Find a cheap flight from London to Pemba Airport by using filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Pemba Airport (POL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Pemba. July is when most people book flights from London to Pemba Airport (POL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a London to POL plane ticket departing in December if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Pemba to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Pemba Airport in July when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Pemba
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Pemba right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from London to Pemba Airport:
Wimbe Beach and Masjid Uthman Ibn Affan are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Pemba to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Mesquita de Pemba 2.
Explore more of Mozambique
Nampula is just one of the many cities in Mozambique waiting to be explored after you've seen Pemba. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Fatima, Mozambique National Ethnographic Museum and Parque Da Cidade De Nampula.
Have time for another stop? Head for Nacala. It's roughly 177 kilometres south of Pemba and is known for highlights including Mesquita Central de Nacala and Casa distrital de cultura.
