Flying from Castries to London: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Castries to London. George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) and Hewanorra Airport (UVF) are Castries's main airports.
Touch down at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). You can also disembark at London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) in London.
The average length of a direct Castries to London flight is 8 hours 15 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London four hours ahead of Castries.
Give yourself enough time to make your Castries to London flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Castries to London
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Castries to London flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Castries
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Castries to London flights departing from George F. L. Charles Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Piarco International Airport (POS)
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
The journey from central Castries to SLU takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 2 kilometres in 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Castries to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to George F. L. Charles Airport:
When it comes to George F. L. Charles Airport's on-time performance, 74.74% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Want a direct flight from Castries to London setting off from Hewanorra Airport (UVF)? Fasten your seatbelt and fly straight from UVF to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
From UVF, you can lock in a direct Castries to London plane ticket with British Airways.
Depending on traffic, you can drive to UVF from central Castries in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 31 kilometres away.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Hewanorra Airport the day before your flight from Castries to London:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Hewanorra Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 23 kilometres. It takes around 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Castries to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 40 kilometres from central London. After your flight from Castries to London, it takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take about 30 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Castries to London, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to LGW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and be off and running.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from LGW three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Hop off your flight from Castries to London and travel to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of London is around 48 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by car.
The journey takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, head for a hotel near STN. Settle in at one of these stays after your Castries to London flight:
Whether you'd like a compact for a solo trip or an SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the right Stansted Airport rental car for you. Check out the types of wheels available from suppliers such as Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your vehicle from STN four weeks before your flight from Castries to London for the most affordable rates.
Best time to go to London
February is the quietest month for flights from Castries to London, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to London based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Castries to London ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Castries to London around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Castries to London, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are essential stops on your London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're eager to discover another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.