Cheap flights from London to Surabaya

November comes out cheapest on this route, and it sits in a run of lower fares that starts in September and runs through the quieter weeks of January and February. December is the month to treat carefully: everyone flying home for the end of the year competes for the same seats on the Gulf and Asian carriers, so fares climb early. Midweek departures from Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted usually have more seats left than Friday and Sunday flights, and Tuesday or Wednesday connections tend to price lower. Because the trip needs a stop, book further ahead than you would for a short European hop, and check the price calendar before you commit.

The carriers on this route are mostly established international airlines rather than low-cost names. Qatar Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Royal Brunei cover the Gulf and Southeast Asian hubs; Turkish Airlines and Saudi Arabian Airlines add further connection points; Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic and Air Dolomiti sell European legs that link to a longer flight east. Because nothing flies non-stop, you are comparing connections rather than airlines alone. A shorter first leg can mean a longer wait in the hub. What each fare includes differs by carrier and by fare family, so compare checked baggage, seat selection and change rules before you pick.

Juanda is the airport for Surabaya, and it is the only one serving the city, so every itinerary on this route ends there. You will land after a long journey with at least one stop behind you, so leave room in your plans for the transfer rather than booking something tight on arrival day. Immigration and visa rules for Indonesia depend on your passport and on how long you plan to stay, so check them before you book. Arrange your ride into the centre before you land, since taxis and ride-hailing apps are the usual options, and have your accommodation address ready to show the driver.

Currency

IDR (Rp)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 127 V

Language

Indonesian

Emergency number

112

Calling code

+62

Internet domain

.id

Population of Surabaya

3.0 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Makassar)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport you fly from, because this city has several and the transfer between them is not quick.
• Give yourself a long connection: nothing flies non-stop, so a missed first leg costs you a day.
• Compare what each fare includes, since baggage and seat rules differ between the carriers listed.
• Confirm whether your whole trip sits on one ticket or on separate bookings, because that decides who rebooks you if a leg is delayed.
• Check Indonesian entry rules for your passport before you pay, and make sure it has enough validity left.
• Book early for travel in December, when seats on the Gulf and Asian carriers fill up first.