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Airlines based in United Kingdom
- Jet2
- easyJet
- British Airways
- Wizz Air
- BA CityFlyer
- Titan Airways
- LoganAir LM
- flybe
- TUI Airways
- Blue Islands
- Eastern Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
- Jota Aviation
- Scilly Skybus
- Ryanair
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Airports flying to United Kingdom
Buses & trains
Bus providers in United Kingdom
Yorkshire Tiger
Yellow Buses
The Witch Way
Jet 747 Edinburgh
Trentbarton
Traveleuro
Transdev
The 36
Swanbrook
Stansted Citylink
Stevenage 100/101
Stagecoach bus
The Buses of Somerset
Park's of Hamilton
Oxford Tube
Oxford Bus Company
National Express
Megabus
Magical Shuttle
Kernow Bus
Keighley Bus Company
High Peak
Harrogate Bus Company
Green Line
Flyer Transdev
First Bus
easyBus
Coastliner
Cityzap
Citylink
Christian Transfers
Castleline
Carousel
Brontebus
Bigbus
Bath Bus Company
Arriva UK Liverpool Service
Arriva United Kingdom
Arriva
Airport Bus Express
Airport Bus Express
Airport Bus Express
Air Decker
Air Decker
Train companies in United Kingdom
CrossCountry
West Midlands Trains
Transport for Wales Rail Services
Transpennine Express
TfL rail
Stansted Express
South Western Railway
Southern Railway
London South Eastern Railway
ScotRail
Northern Railway
National Rail
Merseyrail
London Overground
London North Eastern Railway
Hull Trains
Heathrow Express
Great Western Railway
Govia Thameslink Railway
Greater Anglia
Grand Central Railway
Gatwick Express
Eurostar
Edinburgh Trams
East Midlands Trains
Chiltern Railways
Caledonian Sleeper
C2C
Avanti West Coast
Abellio
Eurostar
Travel to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom consistently finds itself within the top 10 most visited countries in the world. That feat is owed to a number of important factors: the island’s natural beauty and diversity of landscapes, the many cultural activities, and the United Kingdom’s rich history.
Crowds flock to immerse themselves in landscapes featured in poems, songs, and films. They also travel to indulge themselves in traditional British cuisine, a simple yet hearty school of cooking that has inspired dishes worldwide, and visit the many iconic landmarks and world-famous museums throughout the country.
When is the best time to fly to the UK?
The best time of the year to visit the UK is in the spring and the fall, most specifically in May and September. These two months tend to have the best balance of warm and dry weather. For reference, the average temperature highs in the UK during September are 18℃.
Cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom
Showing prices in USD
Annual Avg. Price | 223 USD |
September 2023 | 282 USD |
October 2023 | 183 USD |
November 2023 | 162 USD |
December 2023 | 162 USD |
January 2024 | 236 USD |
February 2024 | 138 USD |
March 2024 | 374 USD |
April 2024 | 212 USD |
May 2024 | 266 USD |
June 2024 | 281 USD |
July 2024 | 192 USD |
August 2024 | 181 USD |
When is the cheapest time of year to visit the UK?
The off-season is the short answer — November to early December, and then again in late December to March. Airlines offer the cheapest flights during these times, and hotel prices will be at their lowest too. Remember, this rule does not apply to the few weeks around Christmas.
Transportation in and around the United Kingdom
Getting around the UK is very simple. Upon arrival, travelers are met with a universal public transport system that covers most of the country. Inner city travel and inter-city travel are both widely accessible.
Buses are often the most reliable form of transport in the city - though make sure to use the famous London Underground train network when in the capital, so you can experience the world’s first underground metro system.
Many of the UK’s major cities - London, Manchester, and Liverpool - offer bike sharing programs for the public. Make sure to adhere to road bike rules and use cycle lanes.
Bike Sharing Apps and Programmes:
- Santander Cycles: London
- Bee Network: Manchester
- Beryl: Birmingham
- Citybike: Liverpool
- JustEat Cycles: Edinburgh
- Citycard Cycles: Nottingham
How to get from the airport to the city
The UK’s largest airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The majority of international airlines will fly to and from there.
The easiest way to get to central London from the airport is to use the Heathrow Express, a frequent train service that will take you to Paddington Station.
Most major UK airports will have designated bus or train services that take passengers to the nearest city. If you find yourself arriving at an awkward time, then taxi services are always a valuable resource.
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Plan your trip to the United Kingdom
Must-have British local apps
- Deliveroo — food delivery service
- Uber — car-sharing service
- Citymapper — bus and train schedules all over the UK
- Frugl — best deals for free or low-cost things to do across the UK
Other useful things to know before your trip to the UK
Socket type
UK uses three pin plug system - adapters can be purchased easily upon arrival if necessary.
plug type E -- two round pins and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin
UK currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
UK exchange rate
1 GBP is €1.19
1 GBP is $1.21
Time zone
GMT +2
UK time zone
The UK changes civil time twice a year. Clocks advance one hour during British Summer Time (UTC+01:00) and revert to UTC+00:00 at the end of October.
- Travel to the United Kingdom
- When is the best time to fly to the UK?
- When is the cheapest time of year to visit the UK?
- Transportation in and around the United Kingdom
- How to get from the airport to the city
- Plan your trip to the United Kingdom
- Must-have British local apps
- Other useful things to know before your trip to the UK
United Kingdom COVID-19 travel restrictions

Most travelers from New York, JFK can enter London, LGW, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in United Kingdom in our dedicated Stories article.
Cheap flights
Popular flights from North America to United Kingdom
- New York to London from $225
- Los Angeles to London from $261
- Boston to London from $203
- Atlanta to London from $217
- San Francisco to London from $248
- Chicago to London from $220
- Dallas to London from $219
- Raleigh to London from $229
- Denver to London from $233
- Miami to London from $187
- Washington, D.C. to London from $225
- New York to Edinburgh from $228
- Orlando to London from $196
- Houston to London from $228
- Minneapolis to London from $248
- Seattle to London from $274
- Austin to London from $250
- Charlotte to London from $217
- Las Vegas to London from $231
- Tampa to London from $233
- Detroit to London from $222
- Phoenix to London from $231
- New York to Glasgow from $226
- New York to Manchester from $215
- New Orleans to London from $227
- Salt Lake City to London from $269
- Boston to Edinburgh from $268
- Nashville to London from $225
- Los Angeles to Edinburgh from $251
- Cincinnati to London from $234
- Mexico City to London from $352
- San Diego to London from $278
- Portland to London from $289
- Cleveland to London from $229
- San Francisco to Edinburgh from $302
- Philadelphia to London from $224
- Fort Lauderdale to London from $233
- St. Louis to London from $238
- Los Angeles to Manchester from $274
- Oakland to London from $290
Popular flights from Europe to United Kingdom
- Paris to London from $35
- Dublin to London from $19
- Athens to London from $60
- Amsterdam to London from $30
- London to Edinburgh from $21
- Barcelona to London from $24
- Tirana to London from $41
- Malta to London from $37
- Berlin to London from $27
- Reykjavik to London from $70
- Budapest to London from $23
- Edinburgh to London from $21
- Lisbon to London from $34
- Madrid to London from $24
- Rome to London from $26
- Frankfurt to London from $20
- Copenhagen to London from $22
- Milan to London from $14
- Geneva to London from $46
- Vienna to London from $23
- Brussels to London from $23
- Bucharest to London from $22
- Larnaca to London from $86
- Prague to London from $21
- Sofia to London from $17
- Riga to London from $24
- Munich to London from $66
- Nice to London from $23
- Kyiv to London from $6
- Dublin to Edinburgh from $21
- Santorini to London from $73
- Chișinău to London from $102
- Venice to London from $21
- Naples to London from $39
- Málaga to London from $24
- Zürich to London from $58
- London to Glasgow from $14
- Ibiza to London from $28
- Oslo to London from $17
- Stockholm to London from $22
Popular flights from Africa to United Kingdom
- Marrakesh to London from $28
- Cairo to London from $131
- Tangier to London from $46
- Lagos to London from $621
- Fes to London from $47
- Tunis to London from $59
- Accra to London from $411
- Casablanca to London from $104
- Rabat to London from $58
- Banjul to London from $310
- Hurghada to London from $90
- Nairobi to London from $422
- Marrakesh to Edinburgh from $49
- Marrakesh to Manchester from $60
- Abuja to London from $527
- Djerba to London from $85
- Sharm El Sheikh to London from $81
- Algiers to London from $66
- Lagos to Manchester from $613
- Tunis to Manchester from $63
- Cairo to Manchester from $124
- Marrakesh to Glasgow from $67
- Johannesburg to London from $240
- Harare to London from $392
- Monrovia to London from $464
- Lagos to Birmingham from $610
- Cape Town to Manchester from $342
- Monastir to London from $67
- Accra to Edinburgh from $456
- Hurghada to Manchester from $99
- Oran to London from $79
- Tangier to Manchester from $53
- Tangier to Edinburgh from $76
- Tangier to Birmingham from $53
- Fes to Manchester from $58
- Agadir to London from $50
- Accra to Newcastle upon Tyne from $431
- Agadir to Manchester from $56
- Entebbe to London from $393
- Banjul to Manchester from $321
Popular flights from Asia to United Kingdom
- Tel Aviv to London from $33
- Amman to London from $69
- Istanbul to London from $67
- Tel Aviv to Manchester from $65
- Beirut to London from $139
- Tel Aviv to Edinburgh from $73
- Dubai to London from $121
- Bangkok to London from $308
- Manila to London from $333
- Denpasar to London from $374
- Tel Aviv to Liverpool from $70
- Antalya to London from $76
- Yerevan to London from $86
- Istanbul to Manchester from $96
- İzmir to London from $92
- Amman to Manchester from $70
- Mumbai to London from $225
- Baku to London from $135
- Tel Aviv to Glasgow from $89
- Tel Aviv to Birmingham from $68
- Tel Aviv to Belfast from $60
- New Delhi to London from $240
- Tokyo to London from $360
- Tbilisi to London from $147
- Kutaisi to London from $59
- Shanghai to London from $276
- Erbil to London from $165
- Beijing to London from $280
- Tehran to London from $165
- Hong Kong to London from $362
- Tel Aviv to Bristol from $65
- Kabul to London from $502
- Phnom Penh to London from $374
- Goa to London from $283
- Tashkent to London from $204
- Dhaka to London from $381
- Riyadh to London from $50
- Singapore to London from $332
- Bangkok to Manchester from $340
- Istanbul to Edinburgh from $107
Popular flights from South America to United Kingdom
- Buenos Aires to London from $682
- Santiago de Chile to London from $491
- São Paulo to London from $477
- Caracas to London from $562
- Rio de Janeiro to London from $556
- Bogotá to London from $405
- Guayaquil to London from $377
- Medellín to London from $412
- Guayaquil to Manchester from $420
- Quito to London from $402
- Lima to London from $425
- Georgetown to London from $459
- Brasília to London from $639
- Cartagena to London from $345
- Florianópolis to London from $603
- Rio de Janeiro to Edinburgh from $592
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra to London from $521
- Montevideo to London from $548
- Asunción to London from $572
- La Paz to London from $556
- Belo Horizonte to London from $461
- Porto Alegre to London from $587
- Foz do Iguaçu to London from $549
- Pereira to London from $410
- Cúcuta to London from $443
- Bariloche to London from $707
- Quito to Belfast from $457
- Caracas to Leeds from $650
- Asunción to Belfast from $534
- Goiânia to London from $553
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Liverpool from $596
- Uberlândia to London from $603
- Asunción to Glasgow from $536
- Porto Seguro to London from $547
- Puerto Montt to London from $533
- Antofagasta to Bristol from $629
- Belém to London from $626
- Caracas to Newcastle upon Tyne from $697
- Comodoro Rivadavia to London from $813
- Campo Grande to London from $695
Popular flights from Oceania to United Kingdom
- Auckland to London from $589
- Tahiti to London from $527
- Perth to London from $403
- Sydney to London from $470
- Port Moresby to London from $616
- Perth to Glasgow from $493
- Koror to London from $834
- Queenstown to London from $607
- Rarotonga to London from $930
- Wellington to Manchester from $646
- Melbourne to Glasgow from $536
- City of Launceston to London from $552
- Port Moresby to Aberdeen from $744
- Gold Coast to Manchester from $561
- Melbourne to London from $451
- Nadi to London from $691