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Major international hub · London, United Kingdom

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

A hub for British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Compare flights from and to LHR, see which airlines fly nonstop, and find the cheapest month to travel.

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LHR at a glance

IATA / ICAO
LHR / EGLL
City
London, United Kingdom
Time zone
Europe/London (UTC+1)
Airport size
Major international hub
Coordinates
51.470, -0.454
Metro area
London (all airports)

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Airlines at LHR

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Destination guide

London: The most-flown transatlantic route, for good reason

London is the busiest international destination from the US, with nonstops from more than 30 American cities into Heathrow and Gatwick. The museums are free, the theater is world-class and the Tube reaches everything — including Heathrow.

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LHR: common questions

Which airlines fly from LHR?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue and others serve London Heathrow Airport. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic use LHR as a hub, so expect the widest choice of nonstop routes from them.

Is LHR a hub airport?

Yes — London Heathrow Airport is a hub or focus city for British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, which means frequent departures and many connecting itineraries pass through it.

How early should I arrive at LHR?

Plan on two hours before a domestic departure and three hours before an international one — security lines at large airports like LHR can stretch to 30 minutes or more at peak times. TSA PreCheck or CLEAR typically saves 15–30 minutes (US programs don't apply abroad, but many airports have fast-track lanes).

What other airports are near London?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) also serve the London area. Fares can differ by $50 or more between them, so compare all of them — our search shows every airport by name.

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