Travelling from London to Kimberley Airport (KIM): What you need to know
You can take your pick of numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Kimberley Airport (KIM). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Kimberley Airport is located in Kimberley. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from London to KIM.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from London to Kimberley Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to KIM flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Kimberley Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights departing from STN reach their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Kimberley Airport (KIM)
Consider booking a hotel near KIM if you're catching a late flight from London to Kimberley Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kimberley Airport (KIM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kimberley Airport is $1,792. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,780. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to KIM if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable London to Kimberley Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Kimberley Airport (KIM)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Kimberley Airport (KIM). July is when most people travel to Kimberley. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in May.
Before locking in your London to KIM flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Kimberley, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Kimberley Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Kimberley
Start your Kimberley trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Kimberley Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
The Big Hole and The Big Hole and Open Mine Museum are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Kimberley to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Kimberley Mine Museum.
Explore more of South Africa
Kimberley has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres east of Kimberley, a trip to Bloemfontein will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Nelson Mandela Statue, Naval Hill Planetarium and Bird Sanctuary.
Welkom is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Kimberley. No journey is complete without seeing Up Town Park, Voortrekker Memorial, Welkom and mandela park.
