Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
The timezone in Canberra is UTC+11, which is 11 hours ahead of London.
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 board your LHR to CBR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Canberra Airport. Perth Airport is a popular stopover on the LHR to CBR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
£442 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Canberra Airport flight. A return flight starts from £729. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to CBR, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Canberra Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 19 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Canberra Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Canberra Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CBR instead:
Pick up a Canberra Airport rental car and explore Canberra and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Canberra Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
From Canberra Airport, Canberra is approximately 5 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Canberra Airport is January, while February is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Canberra based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Canberra Airport for January if you want to visit Canberra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CBR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 150 miles north-east of Canberra, a trip to Sydney will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Australia, head for Melbourne, roughly 290 miles south-west of Canberra. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are the start of reasons to visit.