Travelling from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 2 hours behind Tampere, where Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from TMP to London, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You don't need a visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from Finland and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before booking your flight tickets from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to London, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
TMP is about 18 kilometres from central Tampere. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near TMP? If you're catching an early flight from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to London, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to London
C$134 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$233. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from TMP to London if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to London is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to London. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 80 kilometres from central London. Following your flight from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from TMP to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to London, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from TMP to London in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to London:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned London itinerary.
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