Travelling from London to Aleppo International Airport (ALP): What you need to know
Aleppo International Airport is located in Aleppo. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up 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 ALP.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to ALP flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Aleppo International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and touch down when it should.
Getting from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to central Aleppo
From Aleppo International Airport, central Aleppo is around 31 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Aleppo International Airport is $379. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $792. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to ALP, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Aleppo International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Aleppo International Airport (ALP)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Aleppo International Airport (ALP), while February is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Aleppo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a London to ALP plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Aleppo to range from 21ºC to 39ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Aleppo International Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 13ºC.
Explore more of Syria
You've seen Aleppo, now it's time to discover other corners of Syria. Travel about 161 kilometres south to Homs to tick off its leading attractions. From Citadel of Homs to Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and Al Jilani Mosque, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Latakia is another well-known destination in Syria and is around 153 kilometres southwest of Aleppo. No journey is complete without visiting Mosque of the Caliphs, Salah el-Din Citadel and Batrla Mosque.