Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 7 hours 15 minutes.
London is four hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 56 Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, select the 08:30 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:35 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your IAD to LHR flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to London (and then other parts of United Kingdom) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
With a reliable 88.33% of services arriving on schedule, Virgin Atlantic is the most punctual carrier offering IAD to LHR flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between IAD and LHR include:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Dublin Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rs56,276 is the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs129,428. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from IAD to LHR, reserve your trip eight months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAD to LHR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reserve a hotel near LHR if you're catching a late Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit London in February.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAD to LHR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.