Flying from New York to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), there's a nice selection of airports you can jet off from. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main terminals.
7 hours 1 minute is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 4 hours ahead of New York.
The most popular route is from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 203 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EWR to LHR is the 00:25 British Airways service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 23:59 with Virgin Atlantic.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from New York to LHR. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like August or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can take a direct flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
United is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport taking off from EWR.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from New York to LHR with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between EWR and LHR include:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Newark Liberty International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Prefer to leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? You can book a direct flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) out of this hub.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from New York to LHR leaving from JFK. Book your favourite aisle or window seat with one of these carriers and you'll be there before you realise it:
Split up your flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between John F. Kennedy International Airport and LHR include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 48 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from New York to LHR? Check in to a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 1 minute.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from New York to London Heathrow Airport is ر.ق. 662. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,312. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from New York to LHR by booking at least 3 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
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The best time to fly from New York to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit London, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from New York to LHR, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from New York to London Heathrow Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in London right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from New York to London Heathrow Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are essential stops on your London itinerary.
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