Travelling from London to Raiatea Airport (RFP): what you need to know
Raiatea Airport is located in French Polynesia. The city operates in the UTC-10 timezone and is 10 hours behind London.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to RFP, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from central London to LHR is approximately 31 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Catching an early flight from London to Raiatea Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to RFP, take things easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
About Raiatea Airport (RFP)
If you have a late flight from London to Raiatea Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RFP:
Getting from Raiatea Airport (RFP) to central French Polynesia
Central French Polynesia is about 740 kilometres from Raiatea Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Raiatea Airport (RFP)
For a one-way ticket from London to Raiatea Airport, R 15,113 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from R 38,846. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from London to RFP if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from London to Raiatea Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, making it easy to choose a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from London to Raiatea Airport (RFP)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to French Polynesia. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Raiatea Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for French Polynesia. The warmest month is March. Book your flights from London to RFP during then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 29ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to Raiatea Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
