Airports in London

London's five airports combine to serve more destinations and traffic than any other city in the world. Heathrow is the world's busiest airport, Gatwick serves the most routes.

Fortunately all this traffic does help reduce prices: Londoners benefit from the cheapest fares in Europe. However, while we get good deals out of here, foreigners often pay big bucks to reach the capital of cool. Fellow Europeans, South Americans and some Asians pay premiums.

Both North Americans and Australasians benefit from good value long-haul deals. The Transatlantic routes, dominated by London ~ New York, are the busiest and best value in the world. UK, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand airlines all fly to London daily from all major cities.

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Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is 15 miles (24 km) west of central London.
Nearest Tube Station: Heathrow.
Phone: +44 (0)20 8759 4321
For general Airport and transport information call: 0870 0000 123

You can travel to Heathrow by rail, tube, or use the wide network of coach services and local buses.

By Train: Heathrow Express is the non-stop train service between Heathrow Airport and Paddington station in the heart of London.
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Also available is the Heathrow-Feltham Rail Air express bus link, which connects Feltham rail station to Heathrow Airport and providesa valuable link to and from rail services on the local and national rail network from Feltham, Reading, Woking and Watford Junction. For further information about this service call London Transport information on +44 (0)20 7222 1234.

For more details call the Heathrow Express Customer Care Line on 0845 600 1515.

By Tube: The Piccadilly Line between Northfields and Heathrow Airport is the most direct route from Heathrow to the centre of London. Full details of timetables and fares are available from London Transport - Phone: + 44 (0)20 7222 1234 (24 hours).

By Bus or Coach:
Frequent bus and coach services connect Heathrow with more than 500 local and national destinations across the UK.
For further information or to book Airlinks or National Express coach tickets: telephone the Traveline on + 44 (0) 8705 747777 (for Airlinks services) or + 44 (0)8705 808080 or click here for further information about bus and coach services.
Alternative services to Central London are as follows:
- Airbus A2 - All Heathrow Terminal forecourts to Holland Park, Bayswater Road, Marble Arch, Russell Square, Euston, King's Cross. Every 20-30 minutes.
Phone: +44 (0)870 574 7777
- National Express Coaches - operate every 30-60 minutes from the Central Bus Station to Victoria Coach Station.
Phone: +44 (0)870 580 8080

By Taxi:

London black cabs are licensed by the Metropolitan Police to operate in the Metropolitan Police District, covering most of London. Black cabs are strictly regulated to ensure that high standards are maintained.

Taxi desks:
Terminal 1 arrivals: + 44 (0)20 8745 7487
Terminal 2 arrivals: + 44 (0)20 8745 5408
Terminal 3 arrivals: + 44 (0)20 8745 4655
Terminal 4 arrivals: + 44 (0)20 8745 7302

To avoid the inevitable queues for taxis, you can book your taxi in advance through Black Cab London. You can contact Black Cab London on 0800 169 5296 from the UK, or Toll Free 1-877 405 7622 from the USA.

Heathrow Airport Guide - A complete guide to Heathrow airport, with information on flight arrivals, terminals, shopping and contact numbers.

Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is 27 miles (43 km) south of central London.
Nearest Station: Gatwick Airport.
Phone: +44 (0) 1293 535 353

You can travel to Heathrow by rail or use the wide network of coach services and local buses.

By Train: Gatwick Express rail services run direct from Gatwick to Victoria station. Thameslink services run from Gatwick to Blackfriars, London Bridge, Farringdon and Kings Cross. Brighton, Chichester, East Croydon, Guildford, Reading and Southampton are all easily accessible from London Gatwick.
Connex South Central trains also run a service from Gatwick. For information on these services call the National Rail Enquiry service on 08457 48 49 50.

By Bus or Coach: Flightline coaches operate between Gatwick Airport and Victoria every hour throughout the day. Speedlink coach services operate from dedicated bases at the South and North Terminals. All other coach services stop at London Gatwick's coach station on the ground floor of South terminal.

Coach and Bus Information: Bus and Coach Traveline
Phone: +44 (0)870 574 7777

Main direct express coaches to London Gatwick:

Airbus A5 (To/from London Victoria Station)
Phone: +44 (0)870 575 7747

Speedlink (To/from Heathrow)
Phone: +44 (0)870 574 7777

National Express Airport Services (Nationwide)
Phone: +44 (0)870 580 8080

By Taxi: Chauffeur driven car hire services are provided by the airports' two official concessionaires, Airport Carz and Checker Cars. Cars with swivel seats are available for disabled travellers.

Airport Carz - Phone: +44 (0)1293 579224
Checker Cars - Phone: +44 (0)1293 568800

Gatwick Airport Guide - A complete guide to Gatwick airport, with information on flight arrivals, terminals, shopping and contact numbers.

Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is 34 miles (54 km) north east of central London.
Nearest Station: Stansted.
Phone: 01279 680 500

How to reach Stansted Airport

By Train: The Stansted Express runs between Stansted Airport and central London. Trains stop en route at Tottenham Hale and terminate at Liverpool Street station, giving easy access to a large number of London Underground lines.
Phone:+44 (0)845 7000 0201

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By Bus or Coach: Flightline coaches run hourly between Victoria and Stansted daily.

Airbus: connects Stansted Airport with London Victoria - Central London via Golders Green, Finchley Road Underground Station, St Johns Wood, Baker Street, Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner. Phone: 0870 5747 777 (UK only)

Jetlink 737 Linking London Stansted to Ipswich, Braintree, Stansted and Heathrow Airport every 2 hours.Phone 0870 5747 777 (UK only)

Jetlink 797 Linking Cambridge, Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick every 2 hours. Phone 0870 5747 777 (UK only)

Bus and coach traveline - Phone: 0870 5747 777

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London City Airport

London City Airport is 6 miles (10km) east of central London.
Nearest Station: Silvertown (British Rail).
Phone: +44 (0)20 7474 5555
London City Airport information desk +44 (0)20 7646 0000

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Luton Airport

Luton Airport is 30 miles (48 km) north west of central London.
Nearest Station: Luton.
Phone: +44 (0)1582 405100

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Other UK Airports

Birmingham Airport Guide - A complete guide to Birmingham airport, with information on flight arrivals, terminals, shopping and contact numbers.
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General Information

Airport News
A daily updated UK airport news website plus a news archive.

Transfers from/to Airports

Airport Car Service
Efficient and reliable car service. We Take and Pick-Up customers from various airports in London
Phone: +44 (0)20 8874 6000

Amber Cars
Amber Cars is a Northampton based taxi company which covers the whole of the UK including long distance (airport runs and special occasions) as well as local trips. We can handle business contracts and all our vehicles are late-model high-prestige cars and people-carriers.
Phone: +44 (0)1604 232666

London airport transfer service for London
Private airport transfer service to or from all London airports - Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted airports.
Telephone in UK: 07970 761 505
From USA dial: 011 44 7970 761 505

London Airport Transfers
London airport transfers Totaltours provide professional airport transfers from the four London airports to many UK destinations at affordable prices.
Phone: +44 (0)20 2094 9478

London Minicabs
A 24 hr London airport transfer and shuttle service, operating in London, Kent & Surrey. Account customers are most welcome.
Phone: +44 (0)20 8650 5050

Skyport Heathrow Cars & Mini Buses
Based at London Heathrow Airport, we offer private hire cars and 7 Seat air conditioned minibuses for airport pick-ups and transfers to/from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Stansted Airport. Any destination in UK.
Phone: +44 (0)80 0956 7393