Flying from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
London is five hours ahead of Pittsburgh and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from PIT to LHR start at 21:25 — the first with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 22:45 with British Airways. Overall, there are six weekly Pittsburgh International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PIT to LHR flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into London (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating PIT to LHR flights, British Airways is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pittsburgh International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PIT and LHR:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
The address for PIT is 1000 Airport Boulevard.
77% of flights departing from Pittsburgh International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Pittsburgh International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Pittsburgh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PIT? If you're boarding an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Pittsburgh International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to head to London. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PIT to LHR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among its highlights.