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JFK New York LGW London Trains are 45% more expensive in London than in New York.
A meal in London is 3% cheaper than a meal in New York.
Taxis are 8% more expensive in London than in New York.
Coffee in London is 11% cheaper than in New York.
- John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 miles
- Newark International Airport (EWR)How far from city centre: 11 miles
- La Guardia (LGA)How far from city centre: 5 miles
- Wall Street Spb (NWS)How far from city centre: 11 miles
- Battery Pk City (NBP)How far from city centre: 2 miles
- Marine Air (QNY)How far from city centre: 11 miles
- Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles
- Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles
- Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles
- Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles
- London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles
- Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles
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Useful information for the flight from New York to London
How long is the flight from New York to London?
Direct flights departing from New York take about six hours to reach London. Connecting flights can take at least nine hours. The flight duration is also dependent on the stopover destination and flight path. The distance from New York to London is about 3458 miles.
What are the most common stopovers?
The most common stopovers for departures from New York to London include Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
What documentation do I need to fly to London from New York?
Passengers travelling from New York to London don’t need a visa to travel in Britain. Make sure to bring your passport.
What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to London?
In addition to travel documents and essentials, consider bringing a raincoat or umbrella, as London is known for its damp and drizzle.
Which airlines fly from New York to London?
Several airlines offer flights from New York to London. These include:
- British Airways, the UK's flag carrier airline.
- Virgin Atlantic, a leading airline based in the UK.
- TAP Air Portugal, Portugal's largest airline.
- American Airlines, the world's largest airline by fleet size.
- Aer Lingus, Ireland's second-largest airline.
How to find cheap flights from New York to London
With Opodo’s easy-to-use search engine, you can typically find discounted airfares from New York to London. Whether it's a ticket for extended holidays or city breaks with your loved ones, you'll also find the best deals on domestic flights in the UK with Opodo. Just enter your travel details—whether you'd prefer to search by date, airline, airport, or schedule—and Opodoe will provide you with a large selection of options for different trips to London.
When are the best times to fly from New York to London?
- July and August are the hottest months in London and one of the busiest times to travel to the country. During this time of the year, you are most likely to experience lovely weather ideal for sightseeing.
- April and May are considered an excellent time to visit the city, with parks and gardens in full bloom. During this time of the year, the weather can be unpredictable, however, with occasional cloudy skies and rain.
- January and February are often the cheapest time to go to London, with cold temperatures and a substantial decrease in holiday crowds. During this period you will find great deals on hotels and flights due to the off-season months.
Airports in New York
New York has two air hubs offering flights to London: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Useful information about John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport is situated about 15 miles south-east of Lower Manhattan.
How to get to the airport:
- By train — takes about 35-45 minutes from midtown Manhattan, on a combination of the subway and AirTrain.
- By bus — journey time is around an hour to midtown Manhattan on an airport express bus.
- By taxi — varies according to traffic, but typically 45 minutes to an hour.
Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, duty-free shops, baby care facilities, business facilities, medical care, exchange services, ATMs, spa, restaurants, and cafes.
Useful information about LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia Airport is situated in Queens, about eight miles from midtown Manhattan.
How to get to the airport:
- By bus: NYC Express Bus, journey time varies between 60 minutes and two hours.
- By taxi: takes about 20 to 30 minutes to reach the airport.
- By train: 50 to 90 minutes via subway and then Q70 limited bus from the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave subway station.
Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, duty-free, baby care facilities, business facilities, medical care, exchange services, ATMs, spa, restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Airports in London
London has several airports, but most flights from New York land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Useful information about London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport is 16 miles away from the city centre.
How to get from the airport to the city:
- By train — 15 minutes on the Heathrow Express or a half hour on the TFL rail.
- By bus/coach — 40 to 80 minutes.
- By taxi — journey time is about an hour.
Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, medical assistance, child care, lounges, duty-free, exchange services, banks, restaurants, bars, and groceries.
Useful information about London Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport is 28 miles south of the city centre.
How to get from the airport to the city:
- By train — 30 minutes on the Gatwick Express to Victoria station.
- By bus/coaches — takes about one hour to get to the city centre.
- By taxi — journey time varies between 60 to 90 minutes.
Services: open 24/7, 90 minutes of free Wi-Fi, medical assistance, child care, lounges, duty-free shops, exchange services, banks, and cafes.
What to do and visit in London
- Get a dose of history at Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.
- Visit Westminster and St. James to see iconic landmarks like Big Ben.
- Take in dinosaurs and more at the Natural History Museum.
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We had booked special assist. Jfk fantastic HRW rubbish and very slow
The flight was on time and good but the service was limited on the flight.
Excellent airport, in my experience the best in the world.
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No problem with airline or aircraft but the American arrivals procedure was very, very poor.
It really is showing it's age
Overall very good. If I was to comment....charging for seats that do not offer extra leg room is not something I would entertain.
Nicel
We recovered our bags and passed through the terminal very quickly. We were very pleased with our airport experience.
Terminal 2 is excellent!
Gatwick at least you are able to use a lounge if you are a premium flyer JFK is a joke. You are only allowed into a lounge if you get a premium flexi ticket. Absolute joke after buying a premium ticket to be told that you can’t use any of the lounges. Especially so when flights are delayed,
Convenient to where we live, a bit long to walk to gates.
Good variety of shops and eateries
Superb and efficient and very friendly staff
Outbound flight was a charter aircraft with North African crew. Entertainment system was one step above zero, about 7 films to choose from the most recent being "Titanic"! At 18 stone i was wedged in my seat with NO legroom. I can put up with this on short haul but not for this length. Cost was no cheaper than Virgin once you have been stung for food and seat reservation. NEVER AGAIN - Norwegian sucks!
Easy Airport to navigate.
More phone-charging terminals would be better, especially for those delayed by hours and needing to use their phones to work out travel rearrangements.
Busy but plenty of food choices available while you wait to board.
Plenty to look at and even though a very early flight, there were food and drink venues open
Wonderful staff, quick and professional in every way.
No dramas until the 2 hour sat on the runway.
No problems. Easy to find
4 HOURS LATE AND NO SERVICE
gate was too far so had to walk a lot
Increase mobile phone charging ports
Great facilities at Gatwick but could?ve done with a cheap, fast food outlet as a budget option.
Very efficient check in. No queues.
Fast security and good shops
Quick, easy, efficient, friendly, clean
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Well-equipped. Good service through security, plenty of shops and restaurants. Much improved in recent years. Note: check-in machines were available at Gatwick, but not at JFK.
No rating will not fly again with this air line
Loads of things to buy and nice restaurants, at least if you compare JFK, T1, T2, T3 which I also used.
I despise the route through the duty free - perfume allergies and slow gauping passengers blocking your path who don't seem to have to get to a flight. And the windy route is like going to Ikea. I couldn't get out fast enough.
Too crowded and old