Travelling from London to Rijeka Airport (RJK): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in London. London Stansted Airport (STN) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from London to Rijeka Airport (RJK) out of here.
The timezone in Rijeka is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Rijeka Airport is located in Rijeka.
Leave enough time to make your flight from London to RJK. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to RJK. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Rijeka Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Rijeka Airport, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to RJK flight:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from London to Rijeka Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Take off from STN with Ryanair. This well-known airline offers direct London to RJK plane tickets.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between STN and RJK is Ryanair.
The trip to STN from central London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Rijeka Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving when they should, STN is a reliable starting point for your journey.
About Rijeka Airport (RJK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Rijeka Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RJK instead:
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your London to Rijeka Airport flight.
Getting from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to central Rijeka
Rijeka Airport to the centre of Rijeka is about 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
At the moment, R 328 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Rijeka Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 675. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from London to RJK, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a London to Rijeka Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from London to RJK is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a better deal is available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Rijeka Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
August is when most people book flights from London to Rijeka Airport (RJK). Visit Rijeka in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Rijeka is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your London to RJK plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Rijeka Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Rijeka
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rijeka right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Rijeka Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas are essential stops on your Rijeka itinerary.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rijeka. Around 129 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Split is another must-experience destination in Croatia and is around 241 kilometres southeast of Rijeka. No trip is complete without dropping by Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.