Flying from London to Tallinn Airport (TLL): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Tallinn Airport (TLL), you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. 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).
Tallinn is two hours ahead of London. Tallinn Airport is located in Tallinn, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from London to TLL.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to TLL departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
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 is roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Tallinn Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Tallinn Airport (TLL) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
You can board a direct flight from London to TLL with Air Baltic. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of LGW.
On the LGW to TLL route, Air Baltic is the favourite choice for most passengers.
With 65.38% of its services landing as planned, Air Baltic is the top on-time carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Tallinn Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to TLL flight:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Begin your journey at Stansted Airport (STN) and head straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from London to Tallinn Airport out of here.
You can fly out of STN with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct London to TLL flight tickets.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between STN and TLL is Ryanair.
With 72.55% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Tallinn Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Consider booking a hotel near TLL if you have a late flight from London to Tallinn Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Tallinn Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Sixt or NU Car Rentals and see more of Tallinn and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Tallinn Airport flight.
Getting from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to central Tallinn
Tallinn Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Tallinn. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tallinn Airport (TLL)
$38 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Tallinn Airport. A return flight starts at $79. These prices may change depending on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from London to TLL, book your flight ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap London to Tallinn Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on flight tickets from London to TLL.
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The best time to fly from London to Tallinn Airport (TLL)
June is when most people book flights from London to Tallinn Airport (TLL). Visit Tallinn in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a London to TLL flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tallinn to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Tallinn Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC (9ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Tallinn
Start your Tallinn trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Tallinn Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Tallinn wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Old Town of Tallinn, Former KGB headquarters and Tallinn City Museum.
Explore more of Estonia
You've done Tallinn, now it's time to explore other corners of Estonia. Journey about 153 kilometres south-east to Tartu to check off its popular sights. From Tartu Free Tour to Estonian National Museum and Tartu Old City, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Estonia, head for Narva, roughly 193 kilometres east of Tallinn. Narva Castle, Narva Cascades and Narva Alexander's Cathedral are key reasons to visit.