Travelling from London to Adelaide Airport (ADL): What you need to know
Take your pick of a range of airports when organising a flight from London to Adelaide Airport (ADL). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Adelaide is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Adelaide Airport is located in Adelaide, which runs on the UTC+10:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to ADL.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to ADL that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and ADL include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Perth Airport (PER)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kms (19 miles) in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Adelaide Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Adelaide Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and ADL:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to ADL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your journey feel a little easier. When flying out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a plane ticket from London to Adelaide Airport (ADL) stopping at Dubai Airport (DXB).
STN is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Adelaide Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from STN arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Reserve a hotel near ADL if you're catching a late flight from London to Adelaide Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Explore without limits with an Adelaide Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire or East Coast and experience more of Adelaide and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Adelaide Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport is about 4 miles from central Adelaide. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Currently, £342 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Adelaide Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £559. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to ADL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable London to Adelaide Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to ADL.
Hunt for savings on a flight from London to Adelaide Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from London to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Adelaide Airport (ADL), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Adelaide based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your London to ADL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Adelaide Airport in August when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Adelaide
Start your Adelaide trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Adelaide Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Adelaide when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to St Peter's Cathedral followed by Adelaide Fringe Festival and Adelaide Oval.
Explore more of Australia
Adelaide is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. About 241 kms (150 miles) west of Adelaide, a trip to Port Lincoln will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Lincoln National Park, Winter Hill Lookout and Heritage trail.
Around 209 kms (130 miles) north of Adelaide, Port Pirie is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Solomontown Beach, Telowie Beach and Port Pirie Military Museum.