Travelling from London to Sorong Airport (SOQ): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Sorong Airport (SOQ), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Sorong is nine hours ahead of London. Sorong Airport is located in Sorong, which runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to SOQ. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Sorong Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SOQ flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Sorong Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Sorong Airport (SOQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Sorong Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SOQ instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sorong Airport (SOQ)
At the moment, ر.ق. 2,063 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sorong Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 4,422. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to SOQ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Sorong Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from London to Sorong Airport (SOQ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Sorong. June is when most people book flights from London to Sorong Airport (SOQ), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Book a London to SOQ flight ticket departing in October if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sorong to range from 23ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Sorong Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC.
More about Sorong
After booking your flight from London to Sorong Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sorong:
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