Travelling from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London four hours ahead of Wilmington.
To ensure you get on your ILM to LHR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Wilmington International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between ILM and LHR:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
At the moment, ₹ 32,410 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Wilmington International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 82,357. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from ILM to LHR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Wilmington International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ILM to LHR.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Wilmington International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
You'll find ILM at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Wilmington International Airport's on-time performance, 79.81% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Wilmington to Wilmington International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Wilmington International Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near ILM:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're arriving on a late Wilmington International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Wilmington International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Wilmington International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ILM to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
