Flying from Turku Airport (TKU) to London: what you need to know
London is 2 hours behind Turku, where Turku Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from TKU to London. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Finland. But before booking your cheap tickets from Turku Airport to London, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
The journey from central Turku to TKU takes approximately 31 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near TKU? If you've booked an early flight from Turku Airport to London, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Turku Airport (TKU) to London
38 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Turku Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 141 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from TKU to London, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Turku Airport to London.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute to get there by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Turku Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is about 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). After your flight from Turku Airport to London has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near LGW. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from TKU to London at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to London
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Turku Airport to London. July is the most popular month to travel to London. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before you book a flight from Turku Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from TKU to London around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
After booking your flight from Turku Airport to London, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top attractions which should be on every London itinerary.
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