Travelling from London to Dunedin International Airport (DUD): what you need to know
You can select from a number of airports when planning a flight from London to Dunedin International Airport (DUD). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Dunedin International Airport is located in Dunedin. The city operates in the UTC+13 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of London.
Your flight from London to DUD won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
From the centre of London, LHR is around 31 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Booked an early flight from London to Dunedin International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from London to DUD? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
Get off your flight from London to Dunedin International Airport and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a convenient option a quick drive from DUD, head for Ocean Retreat.
Getting from Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to central Dunedin
From Dunedin International Airport, Dunedin is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 27 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 2 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
For a one-way ticket from London to Dunedin International Airport, C$990 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from C$1,810. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
To score flight tickets from London to DUD, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from London to Dunedin International Airport.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when fares go down. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from London to DUD.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Dunedin International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from London to Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Dunedin International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dunedin in January when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from London to DUD, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Dunedin, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 21ºC.
Search for cheap flights from London to Dunedin International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Dunedin
After locking in your flight from London to Dunedin International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dunedin:
One of the best ways to experience Dunedin is to explore its most popular attractions. Essential stops include Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
Complete your Dunedin trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from London to Dunedin International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Dunedin. Check out the deals and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.