Flying from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), you'll have your choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Colorado Springs is six hours behind London. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is located in Colorado Springs, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from London to COS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to COS departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometers in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is a great option between London Gatwick Airport and COS.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to COS flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometers from central London. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport flight:
Flights that leave from STN arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near COS instead:
Pick up a Colorado Springs Municipal Airport rental car and discover Colorado Springs and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
COS is located at 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway.
Getting from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) to central Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from central Colorado Springs. How long it takes to get there by car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is $618. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,147. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to COS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Save money on your flight from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Colorado Springs. July is when most people book flights from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Colorado Springs is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your London to COS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Colorado Springs
Once you've booked your flight from London to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colorado Springs:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Colorado Springs when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Garden of the Gods followed by Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
Explore more of the United States
Colorado Springs has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 105 kilometers north of Colorado Springs, a visit to Denver will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station and Ballpark.
Fort Collins is another essential stop in the United States and is around 209 kilometers north of Colorado Springs. No trip is complete without visiting Arapaho National Forest, Odell Brewing Company and Windtracker Balloon Adventures.