Travelling from London to Ivalo Airport (IVL): What you need to know
London's main base, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from London to Ivalo Airport (IVL).
Ivalo is two hours ahead of London. Ivalo Airport is located in Ivalo, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to IVL, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to IVL leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Ivalo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Ivalo Airport (IVL) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Decide if leaving from LGW is a better fit for your trip.
British Airways offers direct flights from London to IVL out of LGW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
British Airways is the top choice for travellers flying from LGW to IVL.
For reliable, punctual service, go with British Airways. It has an on-time performance of 100.0% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Ivalo Airport.
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to IVL flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport reach their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a plane ticket from London to Ivalo Airport (IVL) departing from London Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and IVL include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Ivalo Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down when it should.
About Ivalo Airport (IVL)
Have a late flight from London to Ivalo Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near IVL and shut your eyes sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Ivalo Airport flight.
Getting from Ivalo Airport (IVL) to central Ivalo
Central Ivalo is around 11 kilometres from Ivalo Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ivalo Airport is ₹ 12,240. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 29,504. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to IVL.
December is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a London to Ivalo Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Ivalo Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Ivalo. February is when most people book flights from London to Ivalo Airport (IVL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a London to IVL plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ivalo to range from 7ºC to 22ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Ivalo Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -5ºC.
Explore more of Finland
Ivalo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Finland you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south of Ivalo, a trip to Rovaniemi will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer.
Around 209 kilometres south of Ivalo, Kemijärvi is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience major highlights starting with Kemijärvi Snowmobile and Sawmill Museum, Lake Kemijärvi and Kemijarvi Local History Museum.
