Flying from London to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS): What you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to SMS.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Sainte Marie Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your London to SMS flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Sainte Marie Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that take off from STN arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Sainte Marie Airport (SMS)
Reserve a hotel close to SMS if you have a late flight from London to Sainte Marie Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sainte Marie Airport is R 12,886. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 22,144. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from London to SMS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Sainte Marie Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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