Travelling from London to Malindi Airport (MYD): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Malindi Airport (MYD), you'll have a good selection of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Malindi Airport is located in Malindi. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from London to MYD.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Malindi Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to MYD flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Malindi Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Malindi Airport (MYD)
Have a late flight from London to Malindi Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near MYD and get cosy, quick:
Grab the keys to a Malindi Airport rental car from leading outlets like Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car. With your own wheels, you can venture farther out of Malindi and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to Malindi Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Malindi Airport (MYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Malindi Airport is RM3,488. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM7,476. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to MYD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Malindi Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to MYD.
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The best time to fly from London to Malindi Airport (MYD)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Malindi. August is when most people book flights from London to Malindi Airport (MYD), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your London to MYD plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Malindi, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
August has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Malindi Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Malindi
Start your Malindi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Malindi Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Blue Water Safari and C'est la Vie Resort and Spa are just two of the major attractions to put on your Malindi must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Golden Beach.
Explore more of Kenya
You've done Malindi, now it's time to explore more of Kenya. Journey about 105 kilometres south-west to Mombasa to tick off its top attractions. From Mombasa Marine National Park to Pollman's Tours & Safaris and Fort Jesus, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 177 kilometres west of Malindi, Voi is another favourite stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Voi War cemetery, Voi and ACK Christ Church, Kaloleni, Voi.
