Travelling from London to Atlanta: what you need to know
You can choose from a number of airports when planning your flight from London to Atlanta. Check out your options for flying out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Disembark at Atlanta's chief entry point, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Around 9 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct London to Atlanta flight.
Atlanta's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Atlanta four hours behind London.
With 35 flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from London to Atlanta with Delta Air Lines at 09:20. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from LHR to ATL is with Delta Air Lines at 17:25.
To ensure you make it on your London to Atlanta flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Atlanta
Book two months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Atlanta flights.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from London to Atlanta is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Atlanta. From LHR, you can fly straight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct London to Atlanta plane tickets out of LHR. Claim your seat with one of these carriers:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing London to Atlanta flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 26 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Atlanta? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Atlanta flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and Atlanta:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from London to Atlanta, take it easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Searching for a ticket from London to Atlanta with a stop or two can offer you a bigger choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When departing from Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can detour to on the way to Atlanta:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early London to Atlanta flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is approximately 13 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from London to Atlanta, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ATL:
Pick up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car and explore Atlanta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Best time to go to Atlanta
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London to Atlanta. July is the most popular month for a trip to Atlanta. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book a London to Atlanta ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Atlanta to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from London to Atlanta in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Atlanta
Once you've booked your flight from London to Atlanta, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Atlanta:
Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Atlanta travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Piedmont Park.
Explore more of United States
Atlanta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south-east of Atlanta, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Charlotte is another standout destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. No journey is complete without a visit to NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
