Travelling from London to Stornoway Airport (SYY): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of London's main airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check out your options for booking a flight from London to Stornoway Airport (SYY) jetting off from either of these.
Stornoway Airport is located in Stornoway. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as London.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to SYY.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from central London to LHR is roughly 31 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Stornoway Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from London to SYY? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Stornoway Airport (SYY)
Consider staying in a hotel near SYY if you're taking a late flight from London to Stornoway Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to central Stornoway
Stornoway Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Stornoway. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 8 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 18 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Stornoway Airport (SYY)
Book a one-way ticket from London to Stornoway Airport from Rs50,935 or travel return from just Rs92,144. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To score cheap tickets from London to SYY, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from London to Stornoway Airport.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices go down. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from London to SYY.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from London to Stornoway Airport. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Stornoway Airport (SYY)
October is the busiest month for flights from London to Stornoway Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Stornoway in May when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from London to SYY for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Stornoway to range from 9ºC to 16ºC.
Search for cheap flights from London to Stornoway Airport in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Stornoway
Start your Stornoway trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Stornoway Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Stornoway Harbour and An Lanntair Gallery are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Stornoway to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Air An Lot.
Complete your Stornoway trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from London to Stornoway Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Stornoway. Explore the deals and instantly compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
