Flying from London to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to fly out of. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
The timezone in Castries is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London. George F. L. Charles Airport is located in Castries.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from London to SLU.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you'd like to visit a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to SLU.
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
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London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to George F. L. Charles Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your London to George F. L. Charles Airport flight.
Getting from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) to central Castries
George F. L. Charles Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from central Castries. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
ر.ق. 1,564 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to George F. L. Charles Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 2,864. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to SLU. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to George F. L. Charles Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Castries. June is when most people book flights from London to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a London to SLU flight ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Castries to range from 26ºC to 30ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 24ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to George F. L. Charles Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Castries
After booking your flight from London to George F. L. Charles Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Castries:
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