How to find cheap flights from London
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight from London is $11, departing from London Luton.
You can find round-trip fares from as little as $31.
The cheapest city you can fly into from London is Palma - Majorca.
Where you depart from in London can make a real difference in what you pay. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are all worth comparing for the best deal.
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Get the timing right when booking your plane tickets from London. For domestic routes, try to secure your seats one to three months before flying, while international trips are often best locked in two to six months in advance.
Select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search to compare prices across airports in or around your destination. Even if you have a preference, checking out a neighboring airport could open up much better flight options or even slash your ticket price.
Willing to go wherever the cheap flights are? Set 'London' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from London: what you need to know
All departures from London are listed in the local UTC+0 time zone.
These major airlines flying from London operate from the following airports:
British Airways: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
EasyJet: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Luton Airport (LTN)
Ryanair: London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN)
If you're traveling internationally, check whether you'll need a visa or another kind of document before you go. Your airline, travel agent or local embassy should have the most up-to-date details on entry rules.
Best time to fly from London
The cheapest time to catch a flight departing from London is usually July.
More people travel in July than any other month. You might find yourself paying higher fares during peak periods like this.
More affordable tickets are easier to find in March, which is the least busy time to fly out of the city.
Consider booking a flight from London departing Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel compared to weekends.
Where to fly to from London
Discover cities like Dublin, Amsterdam and Barcelona. They're among the most popular international destinations to travel to from London.
Go-to options for adventures closer to home include Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast.
Want to explore on a bigger scale? When flying from London, the most visited countries include Spain, the United States and Italy.
The shortest flight out of London is to Rotterdam, which takes around 55 minutes.
Leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport is the main airport for flights from London. LHR is around 26 kilometers from the center of the city.
The drive from the center takes 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions. Public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
The most popular airlines departing from London Heathrow Airport include:
Want to begin your trip on a more relaxed note? Stay near LHR. Whether you have an early flight or just don't want to rush, these hotels can help take the pressure off departure day:
Flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When searching for flight tickets from London, don't rule out leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You might find better deals or more available flights. It's around 40 kilometers from the city center.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 45 minutes. If you're driving from the center, it takes 1 hour or so.
Fly to your next destination from LGW with any of the following airlines:
These hotels near London Gatwick Airport will put you steps from your departure gate ahead of your flight from London:
London Stansted Airport (STN) departures
About 48 kilometers from the center of London, London Stansted Airport offers another jumping-off point for your journey.
You can reach the airport in around 45 minutes on public transport, or roughly 1 hour if you're driving from the center.
You'll find some comfortable hotels around London Stansted Airport. Enjoy a good night's sleep ahead of your flight out of London at any of these: