Travelling from London to Karratha Airport (KTA): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Karratha Airport (KTA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Karratha Airport is located in Karratha. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to KTA, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from London to KTA, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Perth Airport (PER) is one option when you're setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kms (19 miles) in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Karratha Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your London to KTA flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kms (40 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Karratha Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Karratha Airport (KTA)
After your flight from London to Karratha Airport has landed, relax at a hotel close by. Cattrall Park Motel is a good option that's not too far from KTA.
Pick up a Karratha Airport rental car and discover Karratha and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Enterprise and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Karratha Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Karratha Airport (KTA)
Currently, £732 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Karratha Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £1,281. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to KTA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from London to Karratha Airport (KTA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Karratha. July is when most people book flights from London to Karratha Airport (KTA), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book a London to KTA plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Karratha to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Karratha Airport in July when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Karratha
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Karratha right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from London to Karratha Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Karratha Lookout, Searipple Lookout and Red Earth Arts Precinct are must-do's during your Karratha adventure.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Karratha, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel about 193 kms (120 miles) east to Port Hedland to tick off its leading attractions. From Pretty Pool to Koombana Lookout Port Hedland and Dalgety House Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Tom Price is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 241 kms (150 miles) south-east of Karratha. No trip is complete without a visit to Mount Nameless, Karijini Memorial Stones and Bodyline Gym Tom Price.
