Travelling from London to Palmerston North Airport (PMR): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Palmerston North Airport (PMR). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
The timezone in Palmerston North is UTC+13, which is 13 hours ahead of London. Palmerston North Airport is located in Palmerston North.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to PMR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PMR flight:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Palmerston North Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Palmerston North Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PMR instead:
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Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Palmerston North Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to central Palmerston North
The centre of Palmerston North is about 3 kilometres from Palmerston North Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Currently, $2,603 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Palmerston North Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,331. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to PMR. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap London to Palmerston North Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
January is the quietest month for flights from London to Palmerston North Airport (PMR), while June is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Palmerston North based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a London to PMR flight ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Palmerston North to range from 10ºC to 23ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Palmerston North Airport in July when temperatures are between 3ºC and 12ºC.
More about Palmerston North
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Palmerston North right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from London to Palmerston North Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor are top sights which should feature on every Palmerston North itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Palmerston North, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 129 kilometres south-west to Wellington to check off its top attractions. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens, your itinerary will be busy.
Hamilton is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres north of Palmerston North. No trip is complete without seeing Hamilton Pools, Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral.