Flights London to New York

How long is the London flight to New York?

The direct flight duration is 7 hours and 50 minutes, being as the flight path is close to 3,500 miles.

Which are the most common stopovers?

Stopovers in Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin are common en route to New York although most operators have direct services from London.

What documentation do I need to fly from London to New York?

Most UK citizens can visit the USA without a visa but you will need an ESTA (visa waiver document). Others must obtain a visa from the US Embassy.

Is there a time change from London to New York?

New York runs four hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.

Lots of airlines offer competitive airfares including:

• British Airways, a global air service provider.
• Royal Air Maroc, the Moroccan national carrier.
• Aer Lingus, an Irish airline.
• Alitalia, the largest operator in Italy.
• Delta Air Lines, an American operator.
• Wowair, a no-frills Icelandic airline.
• Turkish Airlines, which flies to around 300 destinations globally.

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Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow offers many services connecting to New York.

How to get to the airport:

• Fast train - 35 minutes - £25.
• Tube – Picadilly line - £6.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, smoking areas outdoors, many places to eat.

Useful information about Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is in Essex, just off the M11 motorway.

How to get to the airport:

• Train – 45 minutes - £17.
• Taxi – 1 hour - £65 to £80

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, outside smoking areas, choice of food outlets.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is south of London.

How to get to the airport:

• Coach – 60 minutes - £10 one-way.
• Train - 30 minutes from Victoria - £20.
• Taxi – at least one hour - £45 to £50.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, outdoor smoking zones, plenty of food and drink outlets.

Useful information about John F Kennedy Airport

JFK is the city's primary air hub.

How to get to the city centre from the airport:

• AirTrain – 10 minutes - $5.
• Taxi – trips take about 60 minutes - $55.
• Bus – 75 minutes - $19.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, designated smoking areas outside, no e-cigarettes allowed, choice of restaurants and shops.

Useful information about LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport lies on the waterfront of two bays.

How to get to the city centre from the airport:

• Bus – 65 minutes – Q70 bus stand – $2.75 with a metrocard.
• Taxi – about 50 minutes - $50.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, no smoking within 20 feet of entrances or indoors, good eateries and retail outlets.

• See the skyscrapers. Head to Midtown for the best of New York's skyline with viewing platforms on the Empire State Building and the Rockerfeller Center to enjoy.
• Discover Central Park. The lungs of Manhattan, Central Park is great to stroll through during the day and it is close to the city's superb Natural History Museum, too. The park even contains a small zoo which children will love.
• Take the boat to the Statue of Liberty. As it is one of the city's most popular attractions, be sure to book well in advance.
• Take the subway. It sounds odd, but this in itself is an authentic New York experience.