Flying from London to Dali Airport (DLU): What you need to know
You can take your pick of numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Dali Airport (DLU). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Dali Airport is located in Dali City. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to DLU, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to DLU leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Dali Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Dali Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and DLU include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your London to DLU flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Dali Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Dali Airport (DLU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Dali Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DLU instead:
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dali Airport (DLU)
Currently, ج.م. 20,776 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Dali Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 35,340. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to DLU. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable London to Dali Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Dali Airport (DLU)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Dali Airport (DLU). July is when most people visit Dali City. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
Book a London to DLU flight ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dali City to range from 13ºC to 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Dali Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC and 15ºC.
More about Dali City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dali City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Dali Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. 洱海游船, 大理皇宫 and Cangshan Ximatan Sceneic Area are essential stops on your Dali City itinerary.
Explore more of China
Kunming is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dali City. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Yunnan-Tibet Road, Guandu Ancient Town and 樱花谷.
Lijiang is another standout destination in China and is around 137 kilometres north of Dali City. No journey is complete without dropping by Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.
