Flying from London to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organizing your flight from London to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Sao Luiz is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London. Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is located in Sao Luiz.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from London to SLZ. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometers from the center of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometers from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
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69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometers from central London. The drive from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
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The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
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Getting from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to central Sao Luiz
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to the center of Sao Luiz is around 10 kilometers. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is $557. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,091. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to SLZ, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), while June is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Sao Luiz based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Sao Luiz is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your London to SLZ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport in July when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Sao Luiz
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There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Sacred Art Museum, Praça da República and Espigao Costeiro are leading attractions which should be on any good Sao Luiz itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Parnaiba is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sao Luiz. Around 274 kilometers away to the east, top sights here include Parnaiba Delta, Portinho Lagoon and Clip Ecoturismo.
If you want to check out another major destination in Brazil, consider Codó, roughly 209 kilometers south of Sao Luiz. Paróquia São Raimundo, Parque Ambiental de Codó and Igreja Internacional da Graça de Deus are the start of reasons to visit.