As one of the world’s busiest cities, there are many airports in London. Visitors from Krakow are likely to land either Gatwick, Heathrow, or Stansted.
Useful information about Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick is located about 30 miles south of London.
How to get to the city centre:
- By rail — the Gatwick Express is the fastest method, taking only 30 minutes. Less expensive is the Southern Railway, around 35 minutes.
- By bus — Around an hour on EasyBus or National Express coaches.
Services: 90 minutes of free Wi-Fi, airport lounges, shops, bars, and restaurants.
Useful information about Heathrow Airport
Heathrow, the busiest airport for international passengers in the world, is 15 miles west of London.
How to get to the city centre:
- By rail — 15 minutes on the Heathrow Express to Paddington station.
- By Tube — take the Piccadilly line; arrival time depends on your London destination.
- By bus — around an hour and 10 minutes to reach central London on National Express coaches.
- By taxi — around an hour.
Services: open 24 hours, showers, baby changing facilities, shops, restaurants, bars, groceries, lounges, currency exchange, and ATMs.
Useful information about Stansted Airport
Stansted is approximately 40 miles from central London.
How to get to the city centre:
- By train — 45 to 60 minutes on the Stansted Express.
- By coach — National Express and EasyBus both offer a service, around 90 minutes.
- By taxi — takes around an hour.
Services: open 24 hours, free (but limited) internet, and a selection of bars, shops, and restaurants.