Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
Sunshine Coast's timezone is UTC+10, which makes Sunshine Coast ten hours ahead of London.
Your LHR to MCY flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
At the moment, $953 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $2,193. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to MCY if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport 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 the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCY instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Apex or East Coast to explore Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Sunshine Coast Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
From Sunshine Coast Airport, Sunshine Coast is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Sunshine Coast. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for January if you'd like to visit Sunshine Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to MCY in July. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sunshine Coast, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey around 113 kilometres south to Brisbane to tick off its must-visit sights. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.