Flying from London to New Plymouth Airport (NPL): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to New Plymouth Airport (NPL). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
New Plymouth is 13 hours ahead of London. New Plymouth Airport is located in New Plymouth, which operates on the UTC+13 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from London to NPL.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
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Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Currently, ر.ق. 2,529 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to New Plymouth Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 4,105. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to NPL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
January is the quietest month for flights from London to New Plymouth Airport (NPL), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit New Plymouth based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a London to NPL flight ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New Plymouth to range from 13ºC to 22ºC.
July has temperatures of between 7ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to New Plymouth Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New Plymouth
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There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Paritutu Rock, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Coastal Walkway are highlights which should be on any good New Plymouth itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of New Plymouth. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Rangitoto Island, Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy and Auckland Waterfront.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in New Zealand, consider Wellington, about 257 kilometres south of New Plymouth. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens are the start of reasons to visit.
