Travelling from London to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Teniente Vidal Airport is located in Balmaceda. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours behind London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from London to BBA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kms (19 miles) from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Teniente Vidal Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kms (50 miles) from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BBA flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kms (40 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Teniente Vidal Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
£568 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Teniente Vidal Airport. Return flights start at £895. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from London to BBA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from London to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA), while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Balmaceda based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Balmaceda is February, with temperatures ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your London to BBA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Teniente Vidal Airport in July when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
Explore more of Chile
Balmaceda has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kms (100 miles) south-west of Balmaceda, a trip to Cochrane will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Parque Patagonia, Reserva Nacional Lago Cochrane o Tamango and Confluencia Rio Baker/Chacabuco.
Another favourite stop in Chile, Puerto Guadal is roughly 129 kms (80 miles) south-west of Balmaceda. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Bruno Reuter & charqui kan.
