Travelling from London to Salalah International Airport (SLL): what you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Salalah International Airport (SLL), you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Salalah is 4 hours ahead of London. Salalah International Airport is located in Salalah, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to SLL.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from London to SLL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
LHR is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from London to Salalah International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Salalah International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SLL are:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to SLL? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Salalah International Airport (SLL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Salalah International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SLL instead:
Getting from Salalah International Airport (SLL) to central Salalah
From Salalah International Airport, Salalah is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Salalah International Airport (SLL)
For a one-way ticket from London to Salalah International Airport, $389 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just $799. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
To score flight tickets from London to SLL, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding flight tickets from London to Salalah International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from London to Salalah International Airport (SLL)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from London to Salalah International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Salalah, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before booking a flight from London to SLL, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Salalah, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap flights from London to Salalah International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Salalah
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Salalah right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Salalah International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Museum of the Frankincense Land and Salalah Museum are essential stops on your Salalah itinerary.
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