Travelling from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to London: what you need to know
Van Ferit Melen Airport is located in Van. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 3 hours behind Van.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from VAN to London.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
You'll need an embassy visa for United Kingdom if you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey) and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Van Ferit Melen Airport to London, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
To reach VAN from central Van, it'll take around 4 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near VAN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to London
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Van Ferit Melen Airport to London is C$108. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$268. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from VAN to London if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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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 a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 57 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Book a hotel near LHR if you have a late flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to London. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to London has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to LGW. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from VAN to London at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to London
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to London. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from VAN to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in London right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to London:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are highlights which should feature on every London itinerary.
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