Flying from London to Taba Airport (TCP): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Taba Airport (TCP). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Your flight from London to TCP 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 when you're travelling internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Taba Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to TCP flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Taba Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Taba Airport (TCP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Taba Airport is R 5,824. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,158. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to TCP. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your London to Taba Airport ticket.
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Nail down a great price on a flight from London to Taba Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from London to Taba Airport (TCP)
Ask yourself what you want from your trip before deciding when to book your flight from London to Taba Airport (TCP). Taba buzzes in peak season, but flight and hotel prices are generally higher and attractions can be busy. Visit in the off-season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Taba is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your London to TCP plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Taba Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Taba
Once you've booked your flight from London to Taba Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taba:
Start your Taba sightseeing at major attractions like Canyon Motor Safaris and Strand Beach.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Taba, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Journey about 225 kilometres west to Suez to check off its top attractions. From Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Mosque to Fatima Zahra Mosque and Suez National Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Taba, Ismailia is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with El-Abbasy Mosque - مسجد العباسي, Alrahma Mosque and El Salam Mosque.
