One of the biggest and busiest cities in the world, London has a whole host of things to see and do, so why not book flights to London from the USA today with Airtickets?

A city alive with culture and history, from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament, London has so much to offer that you might struggle to fit it all in one visit!

For art and history head to the Tate Modern or Natural History Museum, explore the shops and food scene of SoHo and Chinatown, or take in a show in the West End.

Shopaholics will feel right at home at Selfridges or Harrods, or areas such as Camden Market or Portobello Road for more bohemian markets and shops.

And of course, the city is also great for nightlife and restaurants, with top quality bars, cafés, and restaurants on every corner, with something to suit every taste and budget.

There’s simply so much to see and do in London that we can’t cram it all in here, so why not speak to one of our friendly and experienced travel consultants today and book your trip today?

5 Things You Need to Know About London

Busy getting ready for a trip to the UK? Here’s everything you’ll need to know before setting off, including average weather and sales tax.

Time Difference: UTC +0 hours
Currency: GBP (£)
Native Language: English
Weather: Average temperatures of 66°F in hottest month (July), and 41°F in the coldest (January)
Sales Tax: 20%

Flying to London from the US

Here’s everything you’ll need to know when booking flights from the US to London, including average flight times and entry requirements.

Flight Times

While there are numerous airlines offering direct flights to London from the US, the length of your flight will vary considerably depending on where you’re flying from.

For example, flights from the West Coast, such as Los Angeles will take around ten and a half hours, whereas a flight from the East Coast, such as New York will take as little as six and a half to seven hours.

Entry Requirements

If traveling to the UK for tourism purposes, then you shouldn’t need a visa. However, if you plan to visit to study or work, or have a criminal record, then you should visit the UK Visas and Immigration website to determine whether you need a visa to visit.

Airlines That Fly to London

There are a number of airlines offering direct flights to the UK, including:

- British Airways
- American Airlines
- United
- Virgin Atlantic
- Delta
- Norwegian

There are of course many other airlines offering direct and indirect flights that may prove to be better value, so be sure to get in touch with one of our travel consultants, who will be happy to discuss this with you.

The Airport(s)

London and its surrounding area are home to as many as six international airports, however, the almost all flights from the US will arrive at either Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW).

London Heathrow (LHR)

London Heathrow is the UK’s busiest airport and is located about 15 miles west of the center of London, which can be easily reached by a number of public transport services.

Perhaps the best option is the Heathrow Express train, which will take you to London Paddington in just 15 minutes, where you can catch an Underground train to your destination.

Of course, you could also take a taxi or hire your own car, or there are also numerous bus services running to destinations around London.

London Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick airport is located about 28 miles south of London, although you can easily get to central London is just 30 minutes via the Gatwick Express train, which will take you to Victoria Station.

Again, there are also plenty of bus options, or you could also book a taxi in advance or hire a car.

10 London Must-Dos

There’s so much to see and do in London that you likely won’t be able to fit it all in one visit, but here are our top ten must-dos.

- London Eye
- Tower of London
- St Paul’s Cathedral
- Buckingham Palace
- Tower Bridge
- Westminster Abbey
- Big Ben
- British Museum
- Palace of Westminster
- London Dungeon

Book Cheap Flights to London with Airtickets

So if you’re thinking of booking flights to London, look no further than Airtickets, where we have a great range of offers on a number of popular routes from across the US.

Be sure to get in touch with one of our experienced and friendly team here at Airtickets who will be happy to work with you to tailor make a package which suits you, including hotels and car hire, should you require them.