Travelling from London to Hammerfest Airport (HFT): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Hammerfest Airport (HFT), you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. 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).
Hammerfest Airport is located in Hammerfest. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to HFT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kms (19 miles) from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Hammerfest Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kms (50 miles) from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to HFT flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kms (40 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Hammerfest Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Hammerfest Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HFT instead:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Hammerfest Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Hammerfest that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Hammerfest Airport flight.
Getting from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to central Hammerfest
The centre of Hammerfest is around 1 mile from Hammerfest Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Hammerfest Airport is £103. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £209. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to HFT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Hammerfest Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Hammerfest Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from London to Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
June is when most people book flights from London to Hammerfest Airport (HFT). Visit Hammerfest in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Hammerfest is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Lock in your London to HFT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Hammerfest Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Hammerfest
Start your Hammerfest trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Hammerfest Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Tyven Trail Head, Gammelveien hiking trail-head , Hammerfest, Norway and Svartvannet Foss are popular attractions which should be on any good Hammerfest itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Hammerfest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Norway just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kms (130 miles) south-west of Hammerfest, a visit to Tromso will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Tromso Fjords, Dark spot for Aurora and Aurora View Point.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Norway, consider Vadso, roughly 241 kms (150 miles) east of Hammerfest. Vadsø View by horse, Church of Arctic Sea and Vadsø Museum - Ruija kvenmuseum, Varanger museum are among its highlights.
