Flying from London to Townsville Airport (TSV): What you need to know
The timezone in Townsville is UTC+10, which is ten hours ahead of London. Townsville Airport is located in Townsville.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to TSV, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Townsville Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
68% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to TSV flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Townsville Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 65%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Townsville Airport (TSV)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Townsville Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near TSV:
Pick up a Townsville Airport rental car and explore Townsville and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Townsville Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
Townsville Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Townsville. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Townsville Airport (TSV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Townsville Airport is R 10,808. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 18,861. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to TSV. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to Townsville Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Townsville Airport (TSV)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Townsville Airport (TSV). October is when most people travel to Townsville. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in September.
When booking your London to TSV plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. December is the warmest month in Townsville, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Townsville Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Townsville
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Townsville right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from London to Townsville Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Great Barrier Reef Aquarium and Botanic Gardens are attractions you won't want to skip in Townsville.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Townsville, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Cairns to check off its top attractions. From Great Barrier Reef to Barrier Reef Park and Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres southeast of Townsville, Bowen is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Horseshoe Bay Beach, Sunset Point and Horseshoe Bay Resort.
