Travelling from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Kailua-Kona is 10 hours behind London. Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona, which operates on the UTC-10 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to KOA, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from London to KOA leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LHR is around 19 miles from central London. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole, browse these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 50 miles or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from London to KOA, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
Get off your flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a convenient option a short drive from KOA, head for Ohana Hale.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport is approximately 8 miles from central Kailua-Kona. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
It takes around 32 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport is £351. The cheapest price for a return flight is £689. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from London to KOA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport across each month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can easily choose a flight that fits your budget.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices drop. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from London to KOA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kailua-Kona in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from London to KOA in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Kailua-Kona
After locking in your flight from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kailua-Kona:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Hulihee Palace, The Puako Petroglyphs and Daifukuji Soto Mission are top sights which should be on every Kailua-Kona itinerary.
Complete your Kailua-Kona trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Kailua-Kona and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from London to Kona International Airport at Keahole.