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| Low season: | March |
|---|---|
| High season: | December |
| Average price: | $1,886 |
| Good deal: | $1,438 |
Best time to beat the crowds
3%
expected price decrease
Most popular time to fly
10%
expected price increase
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
or less (return)
Top tips for finding cheap flights to London Heathrow Airport
- Looking for cheap airfare to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found return tickets to London Heathrow Airport for the following prices or less: From Melbourne $1,451, from Brisbane $1,516, from Sydney Kingsford Smith $1,556
- Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- High season is considered to be February, March and April. The cheapest month to fly to London Heathrow Airport is October.
- Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest London Heathrow Airport flight deals.
- There are various airlines that offer flights to London from Australian cities that have only one stopover. Virgin Atlantic, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates are a good choice if you prefer a more direct connection.
- London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) is situated southwest from London, and therefore is your prime destination airport for many other southern English cities. It is the closest international airport to Oxford, for example, which is a 1h drive away. Reading is even closer with only 40min to drive.
- Spread all over the terminals at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), families can benefit from kids-eat-for-free packages. Keep your eyes peeled for eateries that offer this special deal to enjoy a family friendly meal before heading to your next destination.
- As London Heathrow is a major airport with four busy, passenger terminals, there is a free shuttle bus operating between terminals 2/3 and 4/5. Plan ample time ahead if you need to travel between the terminals, as the ride can take up to 20min on the shuttle. Travellers can get a free transfer ticket at the stations or use their contactless card, which will not be charged.
- Should you have rented a car for your onward journey, note that most car hire companies have desks in Terminals 2, 3, and 4, some also in 5, so you don’t have to change terminals unnecessarily. Situated in the arrivals hall of the respective terminals, you can easily spot your booked provider.
- Travellers can relax in style upon arriving in London and refresh with beverages and snacks in one of the airport lounges specifically designed for arriving passengers. The Plaza Premium Lounges for incoming passengers can be found in Terminals 2 and 4 on Level 1. Passes can be bought at the door or pre-booked and cost approximately £35–60 (A$ 67–114), depending on how long you want to stay.
FAQs - booking London Heathrow Airport flights
What is the cheapest flight to London Heathrow Airport?
The cheapest airline ticket to London Heathrow Airport from Australia in the last 72 hours was $987 return on the route Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport. The most popular route is Sydney to London Heathrow Airport and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,149 return.
Which airlines fly to London Heathrow Airport?
In general from Australia, Qantas Airways flies the most to London Heathrow Airport.
How far is London Heathrow Airport airport from central London?
London Heathrow Airport is 23 kilometres from the centre of London. View on map.
What is the best way to get into London city centre from Heathrow Airport (LHR)?
Heathrow Express runs every 15min from Heathrow Terminals 2, 3, and 5. It only takes about 15–20min to reach London Paddington Station, where you can get public buses and the tube. Tickets can be purchased in the arrivals hall and cost approximately £22 (A$ 42) for a single ticket. Children up to 15 years can travel for free. If you don’t mind taking a little longer, hop on the Piccadilly tube line that also departs from Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5 and is considerably cheaper at about £6 (A$ 12) for a single fare.
Can I sleep at a hotel in Heathrow airport?
Travellers have a broad choice of airport hotels, mostly provided by internationally renowned brands like Hilton, Sofitel, and Premier Inn. They are all just a few minutes on foot from the arrivals halls and a good choice if you arrive late, have an early flight, or have business close to the airport.
Where will the stopover be on my flight to London?
You can choose your preferred airline according to where the stopover will be, which differs from airline to airline. Singapore Airlines usually stops at Changi Singapore Airport (SIN), whereas Cathay Pacific has a stopover in Hong Kong International (HKG), and Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi.
Are there any lounges for arriving guests at London Heathrow Airport?
As the largest airport in the UK and one of the busiest worldwide, Heathrow London is host to numerous airlines. It is a hub for British Airways, but also serves as the home base for Virgin Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic flyers can benefit from two club lounges, for members only. One of them is in Terminal 3 airside, and the other landside.
Are there any showers available at London Heathrow Airport?
If you want to refresh after a long flight to London, you can find shower facilities in some of the pay-per-use lounges at Heathrow Airport. In the Plaza Premium Lounges of the arrivals areas in Terminal 2, 3, and 4, showers are available for a fee.
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Cons: Everything was good except for the food. It was average
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Cons: Boarding process at MNL needs to be more organized.
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Cons: The flight was delayed 20min from the outset as the pilot explained to all onboard that we weren't allowed to land early at Dubai airport. Towards the end of the flight the plane was delayed for over another hour as we circled the gulf waiting to land. This wouldn't have been so inconvenient if the lights were dimmed again as it was 2-3am local time and passengers wanted to sleep.
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