Flying from London to Antwerp International Airport (ANR): What you need to know
The timezone in Antwerp is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Antwerp International Airport is located in Antwerp.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to ANR.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Antwerp International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from the center of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometers or so.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to ANR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
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're on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Antwerp International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their final stop as scheduled 65% of the time.
About Antwerp International Airport (ANR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Antwerp International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ANR:
Grab a Antwerp International Airport rental car and discover Antwerp and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Hertz and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Antwerp International Airport flight.
Getting from Antwerp International Airport (ANR) to central Antwerp
From Antwerp International Airport, central Antwerp is around 6 kilometers away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Antwerp International Airport (ANR)
Right now, $104 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Antwerp International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $240. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to ANR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Antwerp International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from London to Antwerp International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Antwerp International Airport (ANR)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Antwerp International Airport (ANR), while October is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Antwerp based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your London to ANR plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Antwerp, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Antwerp International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Antwerp
After booking your flight from London to Antwerp International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Antwerp:
Your Antwerp trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Cathedral of Our Lady, Vincent Van Goghplein and Antwerpen.
Explore more of Belgium
Liege is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored once you've seen Antwerp. Around 97 kilometers away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Saint Bartholomew's Church and Parc De La Citadelle.
Ostend is another essential stop in Belgium and is around 105 kilometers west of Antwerp. No journey is complete without visiting Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.
