Flying from London to Dakhla Airport (VIL): What you need to know
Dakhla is one hour ahead of London. Dakhla Airport is located in Dakhla, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from London to VIL won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start 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)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to VIL even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) is an option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 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 traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Dakhla Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and VIL include:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to VIL flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Dakhla Airport flight:
STN has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and reach your final stop as expected.
About Dakhla Airport (VIL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Dakhla Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near VIL:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your London to Dakhla Airport flight.
Getting from Dakhla Airport (VIL) to central Dakhla
Dakhla Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Dakhla. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dakhla Airport (VIL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Dakhla Airport is R 805. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,775. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to VIL if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to Dakhla Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from London to VIL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Dakhla Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Dakhla Airport (VIL)
March is the busiest month for flights from London to Dakhla Airport (VIL). Plan your visit to Dakhla in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your London to VIL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. September is the warmest month in Dakhla, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Dakhla Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dakhla
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dakhla right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Dakhla Airport:
Your Dakhla visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include Deir el-Hagar, Oum El Bouir and Faro de Dakhla.
