London is serviced by multiple airports in or outside of the city and they have different airport names.
Useful information about Heathrow Airport
Heathrow is the busiest air hub in the UK.
How to get to the airport:
- Trains from Paddington - 35 minutes.
- The Piccadilly line on the London Underground.
Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, designated smoking areas outside only, plenty of restaurants in the airport and nearby.
Useful information about Gatwick Airport
Gatwick lies to the south of the capital.
How to get to the airport:
- 30 coach services with National Express per day from Victoria.
- Rail services from Victoria - 30 minutes.
- Rail services from London Bridge - 65 minutes.
Services: open 24 hours with terminals operating between 4 am and 9 pm, free Wi-Fi, designated smoking zones outside, food outlets operating 24/7.
Useful information about Luton International
Luton Airport is located to the north of London in Bedfordshire.
How to get to the airport:
- Trains run every 10 minutes from St Pancras – 40 minutes.
- Bus transfer from Luton Parkway railway station – 10 minutes.
Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, designated smoking areas outside, restaurants open during the daytime.
Useful information about Southend Airport
Southend Airport is located in Essex but easy to reach from the capital.
How to get to the airport:
- Train from London Liverpool Street – 65 minutes.
- Taxi time - 90 minutes.
Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, designated smoking areas outside of the terminal building, a choice of food outlets in the departure lounge.
Useful information about Stansted Airport
Stansted Airport is located to the north east of London.
How to get to the airport:
- Rail via London Liverpool Street – 45 minutes.
- Taxi via the M11 motorway – 60 minutes.
Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, designated external smoking zones, food outlets open during the day.