Travelling from London to Alta Airport (ALF): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Alta Airport (ALF). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Alta is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Alta Airport is located in Alta.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to ALF.
With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to ALF even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is an option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Alta Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Alta Airport (ALF) departing London Gatwick Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to ALF flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Alta Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Alta Airport (ALF)
Have a late flight from London to Alta Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ALF and hit the lights earlier:
Hit the road running by picking up an Alta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Sixt to explore Alta and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Alta Airport flight.
Getting from Alta Airport (ALF) to central Alta
Alta Airport to the centre of Alta is roughly 3 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Alta Airport (ALF)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Alta Airport is $169. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $258. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from London to ALF, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap London to Alta Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to ALF.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Alta Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Alta Airport (ALF)
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Alta Airport (ALF). Plan your visit to Alta in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Alta is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your London to ALF plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Alta Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alta
Once you've booked your flight from London to Alta Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Alta:
Your Alta visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, Alta Church and Nordlyskatedralen.
Explore more of Norway
Alta will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Norway you should also see. Around 177 kilometres west of Alta, a trip to Tromso will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Tromso Fjords, Dark spot for Aurora and Aurora View Point.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Norway, head for Harstad, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Alta. The path along the sea, Trondenes fort and Folkeparken are key highlights.
