Flying from London to Uyuni Airport (UYU): What you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Uyuni Airport (UYU). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Uyuni Airport is located in Uyuni. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to UYU, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
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 is roughly 1 hour.
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Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.
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When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Uyuni Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Uyuni Airport (UYU)
Consider booking a hotel near UYU if you're catching a late flight from London to Uyuni Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Uyuni Airport is £470. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £1,113. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to UYU. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap London to Uyuni Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Uyuni. May is when most people book flights from London to Uyuni Airport (UYU), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your London to UYU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. November is the warmest month in Uyuni, with temperatures ranging from 0ºC (32ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Uyuni Airport in July when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Uyuni
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Uyuni right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Uyuni Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Salt Flats, Uyuni Park and Salar de Uyuni are top attractions which should feature on any good Uyuni itinerary.
Explore more of Bolivia
You've seen Uyuni, now it's time to explore other parts of Bolivia. Journey about 225 kms (140 miles) north-east to Sucre to check off its leading sights. From La Recoleta to Centro Històrico - UNESCO and Simon Bolivar Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) north of Uyuni, Oruro is another essential stop in Bolivia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Carnaval de oruro, Monumento a la Virgen del Socavon and Catedral de Oruro.
