Travelling from London to Palese Airport (BRI): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to fly out of. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Palese Airport (BRI). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Palese Airport is located in Bari. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to BRI.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to BRI with a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and BRI include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
LHR is about 31 kms (19 miles) from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Palese Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Palese Airport (BRI) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether leaving from LGW works best for your plans.
From LGW, direct flights from London to BRI can be booked with British Airways.
British Airways is the top choice for travellers flying from LGW to BRI.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BRI flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Enjoy a hassle-free trip from start to finish from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Palese Airport are available from here.
Prepare for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to BRI plane tickets from STN.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between STN and BRI is Ryanair.
With 66.15% of its services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
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 roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Make catching an early London to Palese Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Palese Airport (BRI)
Have a late flight from London to Palese Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BRI and fast-forward to bedtime:
Grab a Palese Airport rental car and explore Bari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your London to Palese Airport flight.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
Palese Airport is about 6 miles from central Bari. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Palese Airport (BRI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Palese Airport is £14. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £27. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from London to BRI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Palese Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to BRI.
Save on your flight from London to Palese Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Palese Airport (BRI)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Bari. July is when most people book flights from London to Palese Airport (BRI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Bari is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your London to BRI plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Palese Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bari
Once you've booked your flight from London to Palese Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bari:
Basilica di San Nicola and Southern Mezzogiorno are a couple of big attractions to put on your Bari must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Piazza Mercantile.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Bari, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Travel around 209 kms (130 miles) west to Naples to check off its top sights. From Piazza del Plebiscito to Walking & Amalfi Coast Tours and National Archaeological Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kms (110 miles) west of Bari, Salerno is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Medieval Aqueduct, Duomo di Salerno and Arco Naturale di Palinuro.