Traveling from London to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), you'll have your pick of airports to leave 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).
Milwaukee is five hours behind London. General Mitchell International Airport is located in Milwaukee, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to MKE, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In high season, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to MKE that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and MKE include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Located around 31 kilometers from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to General Mitchell International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from London to General Mitchell International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and MKE:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
LGW is around 80 kilometers from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to MKE flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometers or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to General Mitchell International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Have a late flight from London to General Mitchell International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MKE and be in snooze mode sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a General Mitchell International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Milwaukee and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your London to General Mitchell International Airport flight.
The street address for MKE is 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
Central Milwaukee is around 14 kilometers from General Mitchell International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
Traveling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Currently, $414 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to General Mitchell International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $834. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to MKE if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to General Mitchell International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Milwaukee based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your London to MKE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Milwaukee, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to General Mitchell International Airport in January when temperatures are between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Milwaukee
After booking your flight from London to General Mitchell International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milwaukee:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo are top sights which should feature on every Milwaukee itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Milwaukee is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometers south of Milwaukee, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Madison is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometers west of Milwaukee. No trip is complete without seeing Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.