London has several major airports offering service to London: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Useful information about London Heathrow Airport
Located 14 miles southwest of the city centre, Heathrow Airport is one of Europe’s busiest airports.
How to get from the airport to the city:
- By train — Heathrow Express, about 15 minutes to Paddington station.
- By bus/coach — National Express, frequent services; journey time varies between 35 to 70 minutes.
- By taxi — travel time around one hour.
Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, medical assistance, child care, showers, lounges, duty-free shops, ATMs, banks, cafés, and restaurants.
Useful information about London City Airport
London City Airport is about seven miles from the city centre.
How to get from the airport to the city:
- By train — About 22 minutes on the DLR train.
- By bus — bus routes 473 and 474, journey time approximately one hour.
- By taxi — around 30 minutes.
Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, medical facilities, baby care, lounges, duty-free shops, ATMs, left luggage options, a wide range of restaurants and cafés.
Useful information about London Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport is located 25 miles south of the city centre.
How to get from the airport to the city:
- By train — the Gatwick Express; journey time is 30 minutes.
- By coach — the EasyBus takes about an hour.
- By taxi — travel time varies between 60 to 90 minutes.
Services: open 24/7, Wi-Fi access, medical assistance, child care, duty-free shops, currency exchange, banks, and many restaurants and cafés.