Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is six hours ahead of Des Moines and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DSM to LHR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DSM and LHR:
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Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
77% of flights leaving from Des Moines Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Des Moines to Des Moines Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Des Moines Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near DSM:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Des Moines Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Explore without limits with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience more of London and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines Airport to London Heathrow Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Des Moines Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DSM to LHR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No trip is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.