Travelling from London to Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU), you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Santiago is four hours behind London. Antonio Maceo Airport is located in Santiago, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to SCU, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're eager to visit a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Miami International Airport (MIA) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to SCU.
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Antonio Maceo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to SCU flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Antonio Maceo Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from STN arrive at their final stop as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU)
Have a late flight from London to Antonio Maceo Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near SCU and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU)
R 34,606 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Antonio Maceo Airport. A return flight starts at R 27,884. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to SCU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Cheap London to Antonio Maceo Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU). August is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
Lock in a London to SCU plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santiago to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Antonio Maceo Airport in January when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Santiago
Start your Santiago trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Antonio Maceo Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Santiago should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Bacardi Rum Factory, Moncada Barracks and Hotel Casa Granda Terrace Bar.
Explore more of Cuba
You've done Santiago, now it's time to discover other corners of Cuba. Travel around 274 kilometres north-west to Camaguey to tick off its leading attractions. From Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced to Catedral de Senora de la Candelaria and Camaguey Centro, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Cuba, head for Holguin, about 113 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Hill of the Cross (Loma de la Cruz), Bahia de Naranjo Nature Park and Mural Orígenes are among its highlights.