Travelling from London to London International Airport (YXU): What you need to know
You can take your pick of multiple airports when organising your flight from London to London International Airport (YXU). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in London is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London. London International Airport is located in London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from London to YXU.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you'd like to explore a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to YXU.
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to London International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to London International Airport. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is one of the main options between London Gatwick Airport and YXU.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to YXU flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to London International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About London International Airport (YXU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to London International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YXU instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a London International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Avis or National and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to London International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from London International Airport (YXU) to central London
Central London is about 10 kilometres from London International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to London International Airport (YXU)
Currently, Rs77,991 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to London International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs211,385. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to YXU. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to London International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to London International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to London International Airport (YXU)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to London International Airport (YXU). Visit London in November if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your London to YXU flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -13ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to London International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
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