Travelling from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME). Explore the options for setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW), the city's main airports.
Durham Tees Valley Airport is located in Durham. The city's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from London to MME.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public 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 before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MME flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Durham Tees Valley Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MME instead:
Follow your own route with a Durham Tees Valley Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise, Routes Car Rentals or Europcar and discover more of Durham and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Durham Tees Valley Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to central Durham
Durham Tees Valley Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Durham. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
Right now, Rs29,500 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs75,751. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to MME, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to Durham Tees Valley Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME). June is when most people travel to Durham. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 21ºC. Lock in your London to MME flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 7ºC.
More about Durham
Start your Durham trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Durham Tees Valley Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Durham trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Durham will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south of Durham, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, head for Glasgow, about 241 kilometres north-west of Durham. Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral are key highlights.
