Travelling from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) to London: what you need to know
London is six hours ahead of Durango, where Durango-La Plata County Airport is located. London follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your DRO to London flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from DRO to London, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
DRO is about 18 kilometres from central Durango. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Durango-La Plata County Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.62% of flights that take off from DRO arrive at their destination on time.
DRO is located at 1000 Airport Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) to London
$683 is currently the best price for a one-way Durango-La Plata County Airport to London flight. Return flight tickets start at $1,548. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from DRO to London if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near LHR if you have a late flight from Durango-La Plata County Airport to London. Select one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion to explore London and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your flight from DRO to London can help you lock in the best possible rate.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Durango-La Plata County Airport to London has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 30 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near LGW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your DRO to London flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at LGW can get you a lower rate.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) is about 64 kilometres from the centre of London. It'll take you about 1 hour to get to the city centre in a cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Durango-La Plata County Airport to London.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes using public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, head for a hotel close to STN. Check in to one of these options after your DRO to London flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey with a Stansted Airport rental car. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar will get you on the road.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your ride from STN four weeks before your flight from Durango-La Plata County Airport to London for the most affordable rates.
Best time to go to London
Plan your trip to London during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Durango-La Plata County Airport to London during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Durango-La Plata County Airport to London flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DRO to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Durango-La Plata County Airport to London:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are leading attractions which should feature on every London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.