Guide to London Airports

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London has the busiest travel system in the world. Did you know, London has 6 commercial airports and several smaller ones? Each year, these airport handle over 100 million passengers which encountered for 60% of all UK air traffic. Follow this guide and we guarantee you a comfort and wallet-friendly journey,

London Heathrow (LHR)

Accessibility: 
Accessing Heathrow cannot be easier. You can travel from Central London via Heathrow Express, tube and National Express. The cheapest way is to travel via tube on Piccadilly Line. It will take you approx. 50 mins. (£3.5, off-peak).

Flight Options: 
Flight options are fantastic! It has 5 terminals and handles many major international airlines around the world. However, budget airline options are limited as you would imagine, port rental for Heathrow is expensive.

On-site Airport Hotels: 
Sofitel, Hilton

London Gatwick (LGW)

Accessibility: 
Accessing Gatwick is not as convenient as Heathrow as you can only travel by Gatwick Express or National Express. Fares are also more expensive, £10.5 one-way via Gatwick Express.

Flight Options: 
Despite having not as convenient transport links (which is still pretty good to be fair), it is my favourite airport in London. It has extensive choices of International and Budget airlines (Easyjet has most of its flight flying to and from Gatwick). Recently, Gatwick has gone through major renovation, giving you excellent travel experience.

On-site Airport Hotels: 
Hampton by Hilton, Yotel, Bloc, Premier Inn, Sofitel

London Luton (LTN)

Accessibility: 
You can get to Luton Airport via rail and National Express cost you as little as 21 minutes.

Flight Options: 
Luton Airport handles mostly European flights and  is home to some European budget airline including Easyjet, Ryanair, Monarch, Thomson and etc.

On-site Airport Hotels: 
No on-site airport, but there are hotels near the airport with shuttle bus services

London City (LCY)

Accessibility: 
London City locates at the east side of London and is connected via rail, National Express, bus and DLR.

Flight Options: 
London City airport connects you to many cities in London.Although it does not have a wide range of destinations to choose from, it has enough for your long weekend plans.

On-site Airport Hotels: 
No on-site airport, but there are hotels near the airport with shuttle bus services


London Standsted (STN)

Accessibility: 
Standsted can be connected via rail and national express.

Flight Options: 
Standsted airport is base for many major European lost cost airline. It is the largest base for Ryanair with choices of over 100 destinations.

On-site Airport Hotels: 
No on-site airport, but there are many hotels near the airport with shuttle bus services

London Southend (SEN)

Accessibility: 
London Southend is technically not London but located in Essex. Easiest way to access is via rail to London Southend. Alternatively, you can take a coach.

Flight Options: 
Flight options are not as abundant as other London airports. But you are able to find some bargain flights flying from here.

On-site Airport Hotels: 
No on-site airport, but there are hotels near the airport with shuttle bus services

                     Serafina


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