Travelling from London to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Fairbanks International Airport is located in Fairbanks. The city follows the UTC-8 timezone and is eight hours behind London.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from London to FAI. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to FAI. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Fairbanks International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to FAI flight:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Fairbanks International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
If you have a late flight from London to Fairbanks International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near FAI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Fairbanks International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Enterprise, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Fairbanks and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your London to Fairbanks International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
The street address for FAI is University Ave..
Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
Fairbanks International Airport to central Fairbanks is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Right now, ₹ 98,283 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Fairbanks International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 105,616. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to FAI if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Cheap London to Fairbanks International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search 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 Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). July is when most people travel to Fairbanks. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Fairbanks is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your London to FAI flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Fairbanks International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -33ºC and -8ºC.
More about Fairbanks
Start your Fairbanks trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Fairbanks International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your Fairbanks trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Aurora Park, S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Explore more of the United States
The United States is home to loads of other interesting cities to add to your itinerary, such as Deltana. About 161 kilometres south-east of Fairbanks, drop by top attractions like Clearwater Baptist Church while you're here.
Your trip through the United States wouldn't feel complete without exploring Tok. Muklukland is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 290 kilometres south-east of Fairbanks.