Flying from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS), you'll have your choice of airports to jet out of. 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).
Poitiers is one hour ahead of London. Poitiers-Biard Airport is located in Poitiers, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to PIS.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your travels. When looking for a cheap flight from London to PIS, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is an option when you're setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and PIS.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PIS flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport leaving from Stansted Airport (STN).
Ryanair is one well-known airline that offers direct London to PIS plane tickets from STN.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Ryanair from STN to PIS.
With 71.43% of services landing as planned, Ryanair is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to 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're catching an early London to Poitiers-Biard Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PIS instead:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your London to Poitiers-Biard Airport flight.
Getting from Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) to central Poitiers
Poitiers-Biard Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Poitiers. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport is P1,173. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P2,347. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to PIS.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a London to Poitiers-Biard Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS). August is the busiest month to travel to Poitiers. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
Before locking in your London to PIS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Poitiers, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Poitiers
Start your Poitiers trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Poitiers-Biard Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Futuroscope, Cathedrale St Pierre and Eglise Notre-Dame-la-Grande are must-visits when exploring Poitiers.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Poitiers. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Poitiers, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne.