Travelling from London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is located in Kuantan. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to KUA.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to KUA even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing 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 planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) 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)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to KUA flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
Consider staying in a hotel near KUA if you have a late flight from London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Getting from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to central Kuantan
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport to the centre of Kuantan is about 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
ج.م. 22,229 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. Return flights start at ج.م. 46,552. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to KUA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA), while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Kuantan based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Kuantan is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your London to KUA flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC.
More about Kuantan
Start your Kuantan trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Kuantan when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Teluk Cempedak Beach followed by Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah and Teluk Cempedak.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kuantan. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Masjid Al Karomah.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur is another essential stop in Malaysia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point.
