Flying from Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 4 hours behind Saint-Denis, where Reunion Roland Garros Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from RUN to London.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
RUN is about 10 kilometres from central Saint-Denis. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 51 minutes.
Have an early flight from Reunion Roland Garros Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to RUN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN) to London
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Reunion Roland Garros Airport to London is C$440. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$939. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RUN to London, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Reunion Roland Garros Airport to London across each month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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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 takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Reunion Roland Garros Airport to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
As soon as your flight from Reunion Roland Garros Airport to London has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from RUN to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from Reunion Roland Garros Airport to London. To skip the crowds, travel to London in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Reunion Roland Garros Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from RUN to London sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
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