Flying from London to Mandalay International Airport (MDL): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), you'll have a good choice 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).
The timezone in Mandalay is UTC+6:30, which is six hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Mandalay International Airport is located in Mandalay.
Your flight from London to MDL won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kms (19 miles) from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Mandalay International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MDL flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
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 thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Mandalay International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that leave from STN reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Mandalay International Airport is £395. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £613. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from London to MDL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Mandalay International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Mandalay International Airport (MDL). June is when most people visit Mandalay. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
Before locking in your London to MDL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Mandalay, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Mandalay International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Mandalay
Once you've booked your flight from London to Mandalay International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mandalay:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Golden Palace Monastery, Shwe Dagon Pagoda and U-Bein Bridge are must-visits when exploring Mandalay.
Explore more of Myanmar
You've visited Mandalay, now it's time to discover more of Myanmar. Journey around 97 kms (60 miles) north-west to Monywa to tick off its leading attractions. From Shwe Gu Monastery to Phowintaung and Mau Ale Pagoda, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Myanmar, consider Meiktila, roughly 97 kms (60 miles) south of Mandalay. Meiktila Lake, Mingalar Zay Yone Monastery and General Aung San Park are among its highlights.
