Flying from London to Valledupar Airport (VUP): What you need to know
When organizing your flight from London to Valledupar Airport (VUP), you'll have a good choice 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).
Valledupar is five hours behind London. Valledupar Airport is located in Valledupar, which is in the UTC-5 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 board your flight from London to VUP.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to VUP even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is an option when leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometers in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Valledupar Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule 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 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to VUP flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometers from central London. Driving from the city center 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.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Valledupar Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their final stop on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Valledupar Airport (VUP)
Have a late flight from London to Valledupar Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near VUP and fast-forward to bedtime:
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For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Valledupar Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Valledupar Airport (VUP)
At the moment, AED 3,186 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Valledupar Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 5,473. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to VUP. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from London to Valledupar Airport (VUP)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Valledupar. July is when most people book flights from London to Valledupar Airport (VUP), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a London to VUP flight ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Valledupar to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
December has temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Valledupar Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Valledupar
Once you've booked your flight from London to Valledupar Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Valledupar:
San Martin Park and La Casa en el Aire are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Valledupar travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Letras Valledupar.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Valledupar, now it's time to discover other corners of Colombia. Travel about 177 kilometers west to Barranquilla to tick off its top attractions. From Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro to Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Colombia, head for Cartagena, roughly 241 kilometers west of Valledupar. Walled City of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico are key highlights.