How to find cheap flights to London
₹ 28,872 is the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to London. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is ₹ 10,854.
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Book your tickets ahead of time. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to London. This will display every airport around your departure and destination points.
Taking an indirect route can help you save, so search for flights that have a stop or two. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to London
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that suits your budget and itinerary.
Organise your trip for July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
The quietest month to travel is February. Lock in your plane tickets to London then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in London, averaging between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 0ºC to 9ºC.
With six days of rainfall on average, September is the driest month in London.
The wettest time of year is January. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around eight days of rainfall.
Travelling to London: what you need to know
You can pick from a range of airports when organising your London flight. Check out your options for jetting into London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN).
Most passengers fly into London Heathrow Airport (LHR), the city's busiest airport.
Get to your destination without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to London:
London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
After you've booked your tickets, find the perfect place to call your own while you're away. Here's a roundup of top hotels to put on your short list:
Getting to central London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Central London is about 31 kilometres from LHR, the city's main airport.
If you're taking a cab after your flight to London, it'll take around 55 minutes to get to the centre.
Roughly 1 hour is how long it'll take to get there on public transport.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to London. Put your bags down at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Eager to be on the road right away? You can pick up a car hire at LHR with leading companies such as Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion. Hop in and get ready to explore London and beyond.
London Heathrow Airport serves London and nearby areas in England, the United Kingdom.
London highlights
Step off your flight to London and make your way to these popular attractions:
The British Museum: Around 2 kilometres north of the centre in Bloomsbury, this landmark offers a great first taste of the city.
Covent Garden Market London UK: You'll find this shopping area roughly 3 kilometres northwest of the centre in City of Westminster. Weave in a little spending stop here while you explore London.
Big Ben: Looking for more reasons to visit London? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 0.80 kilometres south of the city centre in Westminster.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
In the mood to keep exploring? Birmingham will add more excitement to your journey through the United Kingdom. It's around 161 kilometres northwest of London and features Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Selfridges & Co. The main airport for this city is Birmingham International Airport (BHX).
Another city in the United Kingdom that has plenty going for it is Bristol. From London, it's roughly 177 kilometres west and features highlights like Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Add a stop at Bristol Floating Harbour too. Bristol Airport (BRS) is the main airport serving the city.
Roughly 209 kilometres west of London, Cardiff is worth working into your travels. Top reasons to go include Cardiff Castle, St Fagans National History Museum and Cardiff Bay. Flying into Cardiff Airport (CWL) is the easiest way to arrive here.
Complete your trip with a London car hire
Rent a car in the city and drive off when you're ready. Check out the range of car rentals in London and discover all top deals with one simple search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from provider rating to fuel policy and customer service.