Flying from London to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF): What you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Marsa Alam International Airport is located in Marsa Allam. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Your flight from London to RMF won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to RMF leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Marsa Alam International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider starting your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) plane ticket from this hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to RMF are offered by TUI.
On the LGW to RMF route, TUI is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Marsa Alam International Airport, browse these options when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to RMF flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a plane ticket from London to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) with a stop or two can give you more departure time choices and access to better fares. When jetting off from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to RMF:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — 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've booked an early London to Marsa Alam International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Consider booking a hotel near RMF if you have a late flight from London to Marsa Alam International Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Pick up a Marsa Alam International Airport rental car and visit the lesser-known spots that'll make your trip unforgettable. Green Motion and Sixt can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Marsa Allam and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Marsa Alam International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
R 1,501 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Marsa Alam International Airport. Return flights start from R 3,004. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To snag cheap flights from London to RMF, book your plane ticket eight months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap London to Marsa Alam International Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Marsa Alam International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
October is when most people book flights from London to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF). Visit Marsa Allam in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your London to RMF plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Marsa Allam, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Marsa Alam International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Marsa Allam
After booking your flight from London to Marsa Alam International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Marsa Allam:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Marsa Allam when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Dolphin House Reef (Sha'ab Samadai) followed by Gebel El Rosas Bay and Orca Dive Club - Tulip Resort.
Explore more of Egypt
Marsa Allam has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres west of Marsa Allam, a visit to Luxor will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Temple of Karnak, Temple of Amun and Luxor Temple.
Around 209 kilometres north of Marsa Allam, Hurghada is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Yachts and speed boats Charter, Sunny Days El Palacio reef - diving site and Hurgada.