Travelling from Townsville Airport (TSV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is ten hours behind Townsville and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your TSV to LHR flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Townsville Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is R 10,247. A return plane ticket right now is R 20,736. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from TSV to LHR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Townsville Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from TSV to LHR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)
71.52% of flights that depart Townsville Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Townsville Airport from central Townsville, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Townsville Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to TSV:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a late Townsville Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion to explore London and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Townsville Airport to London Heathrow Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to London in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Townsville Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from TSV to LHR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
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