Flying from London to Townsville Airport (TSV): what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Townsville Airport (TSV), you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Townsville is 10 hours ahead of London. Townsville Airport is located in Townsville, which operates on the UTC+10 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to TSV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Townsville Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to TSV:
About Townsville Airport (TSV)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Townsville Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near TSV:
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
Townsville Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Townsville. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 11 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Townsville Airport (TSV)
Book a one-way ticket from London to Townsville Airport from R 12,390 or travel return from just R 27,310. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To pick up cheap tickets from London to TSV, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from London to Townsville Airport (TSV)
February is the quietest time to travel to Townsville. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Townsville Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before locking in your flight from London to TSV, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. December is the warmest month in Townsville, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from London to Townsville Airport in July when temperatures average between 14ºC and 24ºC.
More about Townsville
After booking your flight from London to Townsville Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Townsville:
The Strand Beach and Castle Hill are a couple of major attractions to add to your Townsville to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
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