Flying from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London five hours ahead of Harrisburg.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MDT to LHR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Harrisburg International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MDT and LHR:
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Right now, Rs89,500 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Harrisburg International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs202,492. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MDT to LHR, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Harrisburg International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MDT to LHR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Harrisburg International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
MDT is located at One Terminal Drive.
Of the flights that depart from Harrisburg International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Harrisburg International Airport from central Harrisburg, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Harrisburg International Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MDT:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Harrisburg International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Harrisburg International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To skip the crowds, go to London in March.
Book your flight from Harrisburg International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MDT to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another standout 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.
