Travelling from London to Alta Airport (ALF): What you need to know
Alta is one hour ahead of London. Alta Airport is located in Alta, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from London to ALF.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're hoping to visit a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to ALF.
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Alta Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Alta Airport. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is one of the main options between London Gatwick Airport and ALF.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to ALF flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Alta Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Alta Airport (ALF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Alta Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ALF:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks before your London to Alta Airport flight.
Getting from Alta Airport (ALF) to central Alta
From Alta Airport, central Alta is around 5 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Alta Airport (ALF)
RM466 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Alta Airport. Return flights start at RM948. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to ALF if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Alta Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to ALF.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from London to Alta Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Alta Airport (ALF)
September is the busiest month for flights from London to Alta Airport (ALF). Plan your visit to Alta in July if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Alta is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your London to ALF plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Alta Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alta
Start your Alta trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Alta Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Alta when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre followed by Alta Church and Cathedral of The Northern Lights.
Explore more of Norway
Alta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Norway waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres west of Alta, a trip to Tromso will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Tromso Fjords, Aurora View Point and Tromsdalstinden.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of Alta, Harstad is another favourite stop in Norway. Start your sightseeing at Trondenes fort, Sør-Troms Museum and Trondenes Church.
