Travelling from London to Mataveri International Airport (IPC): what you need to know
You can take your pick of a range of airports when organizing a flight from London to Mataveri International Airport (IPC). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Mataveri International Airport is located in Easter Island. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 5 hours behind London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from London to IPC.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from central London to LHR is about 31 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Mataveri International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to IPC? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Mataveri International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near IPC:
Getting from Mataveri International Airport (IPC) to central Easter Island
From Mataveri International Airport, Easter Island is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
For a one-way ticket from London to Mataveri International Airport, C$1,000 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from C$2,233. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
To get your hands on flight tickets from London to IPC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from London to Mataveri International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from London to Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Mataveri International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Easter Island in May when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Easter Island. February is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from London to IPC during then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 25ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Mataveri International Airport in September when temperatures average between 16ºC and 20ºC.
More about Easter Island
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Easter Island right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from London to Mataveri International Airport:
Rano Raraku and Anakena Beach are a couple of big attractions to put on your Easter Island itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Rano Kau.