Flight from Surigao City to London

In England and the United Kingdom, tourism is among the important economic drivers of the country with millions of visitors coming over on an annual basis. The capital and largest city, London, is among the leading tourist destinations. It has a diverse range of culture and people, with four World Heritage Sites located in the city. 

Best time to fly from Surigao City to London

In general, the climate in London can be said to be oceanic all year-round with the average temperature between 5.2 and 18.7 degree Celsius, mainly characterized by warm summers and cool yet not too cold of winter. The peak time to visit London is usually around the months of fall from September to November, which is when it gets chilly and windy, yet it is still just nice to go around the city. The off-peak season to visit London is usually around March to May during the spring season. During this season, rain is more common while humidity is at its high, making it less ideal to go out. Visitors should check the weather reports before going to this town. The good thing is, during this month, flight and hotel prices will drop like crazy during this period, which can be good news to bargain hunters.

Main airports available in Surigao City and London

Surigao City Airport – The Surigao Airport is a public domestic airport that is presently serving the city as well as the nearby areas, that functions to connect the city of Surigao City with other places in the Philippines. The airport is situated at Barangay Luna, which is about 7 kilometres away from Surigao City. In a similar fashion to other airports in the Philippines, this airport is operated by Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. At an elevation of 6 meters, it has a 1,708 meters runway that is made of concrete. Among the airlines that operate in this airport is Cebu Pacific as well as Philippine Airlines with destinations to Cebu and Davao. From the airport, it is not too hard to go in and out to the city area because there are many types of transportation available in the Surigao Airport that are meant for the visitors, plus the distance to the city is pretty close too.

Heathrow Airport – Heathrow Airport is the main airport in the United Kingdom that is meant to connect the city of London and nearby areas with the outside world. It is the second busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic which is located 23 kilometres west of central London, near the south end of the London Borough of Hillingdon. Heathrow Airport is the largest among all airports serving Greater London and is considered the main gateway into the United Kingdom. It has four active terminals, namely the Queen’s Terminal or Terminal 2, Oceanic Terminal or Terminal 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5, while Terminal 1 has been closed since 2015. With two grooved asphalt runways, it is the primary hub for British Airways and a base for Virgin Atlantic, while different terminals would serve different airlines from all over the world. Access and transport to the airport are not too hard since the airport is well-connected to the city via train, bus and coach among others.

Climate pattern in Surigao City and London

London, just like other cities in Europe, lacks an extremely hot summer, having mild summers and cool winters for most of the time. The town is said to have a temperate oceanic climate according to the Köppen climate classification. The average temperature is usually about 11.3 degree Celsius and could reach an average high of 15.2 degree Celsius as well as an average low of 7.4 degree Celsius. The precipitation is about 601.7 millimetres annually with most of the months having around 9 to 12 days of rain which is much lesser than its contemporaries. If you plan to visit London, do take into account the climate pattern mentioned above and make sure you book your flight and hotel early during the peak season as they will certainly get finished quickly.

Highlight attractions in London

Big Ben – Officially known as the Clock Tower before being renamed to Elizabeth Tower in 2012 in conjunction with the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Big Ben is actually the nickname that refers to its Great Bell but is extended to refer both the clock and the clock tower. At the height of 96 meters, the design of the tower is done by Augustus Pugin in a neo-gothic style with a clock that is reliable since its completion in 1859.

British Museum – Located in Great Russel Street, the British Museum has been founded since 1753, with the core of the institution is to dedicate itself to human history, art and culture. Initially started with the collections of Sir Hans Sloane, the museum now boasts about eight million works in its keep, most of them sourced from the days of the British Empire. Covering an area of 75,000 square meters, the museum is the first public national museum in the world, having opened daily from 10 am to 5.30 pm.

London Eye – London Eye can be found at the South Bank of River Thames, is the tallest cantilevered observation wheel in Europe with a height of 135 meters tall. Opens since 2000, it has since attracted 3.75 million visitors on an annual basis, making it the most popular paid attraction in the United Kingdom. It used to offer the highest viewing point in the city till the completion of 309.6 meters high The Shard that offers a 245 meters high observation deck on its 72nd floor.