Flying from London to Albany International Airport (ALB): What you need to know
Albany is five hours behind London. Albany International Airport is located in Albany, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to ALB, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to ALB leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
LHR is about 24 kilometers from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Albany International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Albany International Airport with a stop at Orlando International Airport (MCO). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and ALB, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to ALB flight:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport get to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From the center of London, STN is around 56 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Albany International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights touch down on schedule and your travel plans stay on track.
About Albany International Airport (ALB)
Consider staying in a hotel near ALB if you have a late flight from London to Albany International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Albany International Airport flight.
The street address for ALB is 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
Getting from Albany International Airport (ALB) to central Albany
Albany International Airport to the center of Albany is about 11 kilometers. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Albany International Airport (ALB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Albany International Airport is $432. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $763. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to ALB. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable London to Albany International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to ALB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Albany International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Albany International Airport (ALB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Albany International Airport (ALB). July is the busiest month to visit Albany. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in December.
Lock in a London to ALB plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Albany to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Albany International Airport in January when temperatures are between -13ºC (9ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Albany
Start your Albany trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Albany International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Erie Canal System, Albany Institute of History & Art and The Cathedral of All Saints are top sights which should be on any well-planned Albany itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Albany. Around 225 kilometers away to the south, check out popular attractions including Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Boston is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometers east of Albany. No journey is complete without seeing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.