Flying from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is five hours ahead of Norfolk and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ORF to LHR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Norfolk International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ORF and LHR include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
ORF's address is 2200 Norview Ave..
Of the departures from Norfolk International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Norfolk International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Norfolk. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ORF? If you've booked an early flight from Norfolk International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're getting in on a late Norfolk International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Norfolk International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. For smaller crowds, visit London in March.
Lock in your flight from Norfolk International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORF to LHR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Manchester will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.