Flights to London (LHR, LGW, STN)

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Why London

Flying INTO London — match the airport to the borough

London is a destination city for visitors, not only a UK outbound hub. Sort Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or City against Zone 1 vs further hotels before you chase a headline fare.

London airports — quick compare

Airport	Best For	Transfer	Main Drawback
Heathrow (LHR)	Long-haul; west / centre	Elizabeth line / Piccadilly ~45–60 min	Busy; allow immigration time
Gatwick (LGW)	South / many short-haul	Gatwick Express / Thameslink ~30–45 min	Not doorstep Zone 1
Stansted (STN)	Low-cost Europe	Stansted Express ~45–55 min	Farther northeast
Luton (LTN)	Low-cost Europe	DART + Thameslink ~35–50 min	Transfer changes with bags
London City (LCY)	Business / Docklands	DLR ~20–30 min to Canary Wharf	Limited long-haul; small airport

Airport transfers — quick guide

LHR: Elizabeth line or Piccadilly into central London — usually under an hour without immigration queues.
LGW: Train into Victoria or London Bridge corridors.
STN / LTN: Express or rail links; late low-cost arrivals still favour a clear plan with bags.
LCY: Fastest for Docklands and City; check if your airline actually uses it.

London (LON) — five airports, one city

Partner searches for London often use the multi-airport code LON. Tickets still land at a specific airport: LHR, LGW, STN, LTN or LCY. Match that code to your hotel side of town — a cheap Stansted fare can cost an hour and a late-night express if you sleep in Kensington.

This page is for visitors flying into London. UK travellers flying out from London to Europe or long-haul should use the route guides on UK flight routes.

Non-stop from Europe versus a connection

From much of western Europe, London is a routine non-stop of one to two and a half hours. Long-haul from North America, Asia or the Middle East usually means Heathrow or Gatwick. A connection only helps when it unlocks a better airport for your borough.

Airlines on this route

British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic and many European and long-haul carriers commonly appear. Prefer the airport that matches your stay — not the cheapest LON headline alone.

Season and the last mile

Demand spikes around summer, half-term and Christmas. Friday and Sunday evenings stay busy. There are no live fares here; compare all-in totals including bags and the airport train.

Transfers and the last mile

Elizabeth line, Gatwick Express, Stansted Express and DART/Thameslink cover most arrivals. Late landings with two hold bags still favour a clear transfer plan. Then use the London stays guide and London activities.

Who London suits

First-time city-break visitors who want Zone 1 walkability, theatre and museums. Edinburgh and Manchester are separate UK destination nights — see the UK planning hub.

Flights to London — FAQs

Which London airport should I use?

Match LHR, LGW, STN, LTN or LCY to your hotel side of town. LON is a search code — tickets still name one airport.

Is this for UK travellers flying out?

No — this page is for visitors flying into London. Use UK flight routes for outbound short-haul and long-haul from London.

How long is the transfer from Heathrow?

Elizabeth line or Piccadilly usually puts central London about 45–60 minutes away without heavy immigration queues.

Stansted or Luton for a Zone 1 hotel?

Both work with express or rail links, but they are farther than Heathrow or Gatwick for many central pins — especially late at night.

When do London inbound fares usually ease?

Shoulder months outside summer, half-term and Christmas often soften — still check bags and airport trains.

What fees should I add before comparing?

Add cabin bag, hold bag, seats, then the airport train or taxi.

When should I book?

For ordinary European dates, start comparing three to eight weeks ahead. Long-haul and peak weeks need earlier searching.

City Airport (LCY) for tourists?

Useful for Docklands and some business hotels. Many leisure airlines do not use it — confirm the code.

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