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✈️ Cheap flights to United Kingdom
Compare fares to United Kingdom from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into London Heathrow (LHR). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
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🛬 Airports in United Kingdom
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LHR | London Heathrow | London | Main |
| LGW | London Gatwick | London | Main |
| LTN | London Luton | London | Main |
| STN | London Stansted | London | Main |
| BHX | Birmingham | Birmingham, West Midlands | Main |
| EMA | East Midlands | Nottingham, Leicestershire | Main |
| BRS | Bristol | Bristol | Main |
| CWL | Cardiff Intl | Cardiff | Main |
| MAN | Manchester | Manchester | Main |
| LPL | Liverpool John Lennon | Liverpool | Main |
…and 30 more airports.
London Heathrow and Gatwick are the main international gateways, with major airports also in Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham; Eurostar trains run through the Channel Tunnel and ferries link to France, Ireland and beyond.
📅 Best time to fly to United Kingdom
Best: May-September – the longest, warmest days for hiking, festivals and coastal trips; Scotland's long summer evenings are magical.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and October – fewer crowds, spring blossom or autumn colour, and generally mild weather.
Avoid: No bad time – November-February is cold, grey and dark early, but cities, museums and festive markets make winter enjoyable.
Weather by month in London
- 8°Jan⛅
- 9°Feb⛅
- 12°Mar⛅
- 15°Apr⛅
- 18°May⛅
- 22°Jun⛅
- 24°Jul⛅
- 23°Aug⛅
- 20°Sep⛅
- 16°Oct🌧
- 11°Nov🌧
- 9°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to United Kingdom
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York → London | 5,539 km | 7 h 20 min | |
| Los Angeles → London | 8,760 km | 11 h 15 min | |
| Chicago → London | 6,343 km | 8 h 20 min | |
| Miami → London | 7,109 km | 9 h 15 min | |
| San Francisco → London | 8,616 km | 11 h 05 min | |
| Toronto → London | 5,706 km | 7 h 35 min | |
| Paris → London | 348 km | 1 h 05 min | |
| Frankfurt → London | 654 km | 1 h 25 min | |
| Dubai → London | 5,497 km | 7 h 15 min | |
| Delhi → London | 6,731 km | 8 h 45 min | |
| Mumbai → London | 7,212 km | 9 h 20 min | |
| Singapore → London | 10,882 km | 13 h 45 min | |
| Sydney → London | 17,021 km | 21 h 10 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in United Kingdom
- London – A world city of royal palaces, iconic museums, markets, parks and theatre.
- Edinburgh – A dramatic old town and Georgian new town, both UNESCO-listed, beneath a hilltop castle.
- Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye – Wild mountains, lochs and island scenery among the most dramatic in Europe.
- Lake District – England's favourite walking country of lakes, fells and stone villages.
- Bath – Roman baths and graceful Georgian architecture in a compact, walkable city.
- Snowdonia (Eryri) – Rugged mountains crowned by Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), ringed by castles and narrow-gauge railways.
💡 Flight hacks
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Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
Flights to United Kingdom: questions
What is the main airport in United Kingdom?
The main international airport is London Heathrow (LHR) in London. Other airports with scheduled flights include London (LGW), London (LTN), London (STN).
How long is the flight from New York to United Kingdom?
A nonstop flight from New York to London covers about 5,539 km and takes around 7 h 20 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to United Kingdom?
May-September – the longest, warmest days for hiking, festivals and coastal trips; Scotland's long summer evenings are magical.
When is the cheapest time to fly to United Kingdom?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and October – fewer crowds, spring blossom or autumn colour, and generally mild weather.
Do I need a visa to fly to United Kingdom?
It depends on your passport. See our United Kingdom visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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