Flying from Kyiv to London: what you need to know
Land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can also touch down in London at Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
To ensure you make it on your Kyiv to London flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kyiv to London
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Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of London. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 55 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
If you have a late flight from Kyiv to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your Kyiv to London flight.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Kyiv to London has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 40 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Kyiv to London:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and be on your way in a flash.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at LGW will save you money.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you about 1 hour to get to the city centre in a cab or ride-share after your flight from Kyiv to London.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, head for a hotel close to STN. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your Kyiv to London flight:
Stay in control of the next leg of your trip by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are reliable rental providers.
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from STN around four weeks ahead of your flight from Kyiv to London. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, along with a better price.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kyiv to London, check out our selection of hotels including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your London to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Buckingham Palace.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its must-visit sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.