Flying from London to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct London to Newark Liberty International Airport flight.
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London. Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York.
With 63 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from LHR to EWR is with United Airlines at 6pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to EWR.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) take off from this terminal.
United Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from London to Newark Liberty International Airport leaving from LHR.
United Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from LHR to EWR.
United Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to EWR leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Shannon Airport (SNN)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Newark Liberty International Airport, check out these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to EWR flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a flight ticket from London to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and EWR include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Shannon Airport (SNN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Newark Liberty International Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN make it to their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Have a late flight from London to Newark Liberty International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near EWR and hit the lights earlier:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Newark Liberty International Airport flight.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
Newark Liberty International Airport to the centre of New York is roughly 14 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Newark Liberty International Airport is ₹ 22,935. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 29,329. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from London to EWR by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a London to Newark Liberty International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). August is the peak month for travel to New York. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book a London to EWR flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Newark Liberty International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
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Central Park and Manhattan Skyline are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your New York itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Statue of Liberty.
Explore more of the United States
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