Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): what you need to know
8 hours 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Washington DC is 4 hours behind London and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Choose from 9 weekly flights from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The 15:25 departure with British Airways is the earliest available between LHR and BWI. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 21:40 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like summer and spring break.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to take in the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and BWI include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Logan International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter United States, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you all the necessary information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LHR to BWI.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is $259. The cheapest price for a return flight is $425. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to BWI by booking 8 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometers from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BWI instead:
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
From Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Washington DC is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 48 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes.
When to fly to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Washington DC in May.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to BWI in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
More about Washington DC
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Washington DC right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from LHR to BWI:
White House Historical Association and The White House are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Washington DC must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Mall.
Washington DC has a variety of international airports to choose from. Consider your options for jetting in or out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Complete your Washington DC trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Washington DC vacation.