Travelling from London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE): What you need to know
You can select from multiple airports when planning a flight from London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore your options for flying 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.
Tampa is four hours behind London. St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is located in Tampa, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to PIE.
With more travellers during high season, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to PIE that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LHR and PIE include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport 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 your London to PIE flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that leave from STN touch down at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Have a late flight from London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near PIE and turn in quicker:
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
Getting from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to central Tampa
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to the centre of Tampa is about 24 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 2 hours 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is ج.م. 22,699. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 41,422. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to PIE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tampa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your London to PIE flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 9ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tampa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tampa right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium are highlights which should be on every Tampa itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tampa. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
Orlando is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Tampa. No trip is complete without a visit to Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Hogwarts Express.
