Flying from London to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), you'll have a good choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Yogyakarta International Airport is located in Yogyakarta. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is seven hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to YIA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Yogyakarta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to YIA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Yogyakarta International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
If you have a late flight from London to Yogyakarta International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near YIA:
Getting from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to central Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Yogyakarta. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
Right now, R 6,396 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Yogyakarta International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,832. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to YIA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your London to Yogyakarta International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
Before booking your flight from London to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), find the time of year that suits your style. High season in Yogyakarta offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season generally brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
When booking your London to YIA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. October is the warmest month in Yogyakarta, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Yogyakarta International Airport in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Yogyakarta
Once you've booked your flight from London to Yogyakarta International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Yogyakarta:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Wisata Kraton Jogja, Yogyakarta Palace and ALUN ALUN KIDUL YOGYAKARTA are must-visits when exploring Yogyakarta.
Explore more of Indonesia
Yogyakarta has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres east of Yogyakarta, a visit to Surabaya will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Monkasel (Submarine Monument), Kota Tua Surabaya and Kulon Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Indonesia, consider Malang, roughly 290 kilometres east of Yogyakarta. Bromo Holiday, Ijen Park and bromoindonesia.id are among its highlights.
