Cheap Flights To London

LONDON OVERVIEW London?is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. ?London is the seat of the Government of the United Kingdom. Many government departments, as well as the Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street, are based close to the Palace of Westminster, particularly along Whitehall. ?London rich in history and dates back to the year 43 AD. The first major settlers of the city were the Romans, who named it Londinium before it later became? London. It is believed to be the origin of modern civilization.? The whole of London is divided into the City of London and the remainder of Greater London. ?It is the most visited city in the world and has the largest city airport. It is a leading global city?in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, media, tourism, and transportation. It is reportedly the world's largest financial center.? London has a diverse range of people and cultures with more than 300 languages are spoken in the region. ?The city is home to many museums, galleries, and other institutions, many of which are free of admission charges and are major tourist attractions. ?Several music festivals, including the Wireless Festival, South West Four, Lovebox, and Hyde Park's British Summer Time are all held in London. Globally, ?London is ranked the most visited city. The West End is London's main entertainment and shopping district, attracting tourists. ?The British Museum, The National Gallery, Natural History Museum are the three most visited tourists sights. Music and book lovers are drawn by ?Abbey Road, Madame Tussauds wax museum and the Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221B Baker Street. Tourist also especially marvel over?Big Ben,? Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and The Shard.  

BEST TIME TO BOOK A FLIGHT TO LONDON

  Peak season Though London is popular all year-round, summer is an especially popular time in the cultural city of London. Its summers are mild with less than 4 days above?30.0??C, thus making June - September the season when London receives the most visitors into the city. Christmas, New Years and Easter are also busy times as many tourists flock in to enjoy the English festivities.   Off season London becomes cold from November till March. The winters are generally cool, cloudy and damp. For this reason, London it gets fewer tourists and has its off season during this time, so you?re most likely to get cheap flights to London in the winter. This does not apply to festive periods, however. The Spring (pre-summer) season in?April and May is also a great time to grab cheap flights to London, as well as enjoy the city with?fewer tourists while enjoying?all of the peak season attractions. To get the absolute best ticket prices, it is advisable to book at ticket at least a month ahead of you departure date. British Airways is the main airline that offers the cheapest flights to London, closely followed by Ryanair. Flybe and Easy jet are also competitive with their prices so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a cheap flight. If you're only going for a weekend and can make do with just hand luggage, Ryanair could be a prime airline as they normally sting you with checked in baggage. ?  

BEST TIME TO VISIT LONDON

To enjoy the best London has to offer, it is best to visit at summertime (June - September). Then you'll be able to experience the perfectly mild summer weather with all the activities that go along with it. ?Summer in London is full of music festivals, fashion shows.There's a variety of activities throughout the city, there's something to suitable for all tourists of all ages. There are different tours to different parts of the city to guide you and help you digest the city's wonders easily. Summer in London have a reputation of being rainy but that doesn't stop anyone from taking the city in. Just have your umbrella on hand and it will all be fine. Another great time to visit London is between September and November. ?After the busy summer has?an ended (September to November), ?autumn is the perfect time of year to visit London, as the weather is mild and you can enjoy a variety of annual events, from the Totally Thames festival to Halloween celebrations. After the summer, the next best time to visit London is during the holidays; the Christmas and New Years period. ?At this time, the city is beautifully lit and features carol concerts, ice skating, ?Christmas markets, winter festivals, cosy pubs and Christmas-themed toy shops. London gets rather cold during the winter months, especially between January and February. The winters are generally cool, cloudy and damp with very little rise in temperature. Snowfall occurs occasionally and can cause travel disruptions. This might be a difficult time to be?London for those who are unaccustomed to such weather conditions. If you choose to visit?London at this time of year, ensure you?go with the appropriate winter wears. A small cardigan or hoodie will?not suffice.  

LONDON AIRPORTS

London boasts six international airports and several smaller airports. This makes London the city with the busiest airport system in the world. The? International airports are London City?Airport, Heathrow ?Airport, Gatwick?Airport, London Luton?Airport, London Stansted Airport and London Southend Airport.   Heathrow ?Airport Located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, Heathrow is by far the largest of London's airports and considered the international gateway into the United Kingdom. Heathrow has five terminals and third busiest airport in the world. Heathrow serves six continents around the world and is the base for the English flag carrier British Airways. Here a list of popular airlines that regularly operate to and from Heathrow. ?and average fares from some popular cities to?London.

Airlines	Destinations
Air Canada	Calgary
	Halifax
	Montr?al?Trudeau
	Toronto?Pearson
	Vancouver
	Ottawa
Air China	Beijing?Capital
Air France	Paris?Charles de Gaulle
Air India	Delhi,?Mumbai,?Newark
American Airlines	Charlotte
	Chicago?O'Hare
	?Dallas/Fort Worth
	Los Angeles
	Miami
	New York?JFK
	Philadelphia
	Raleigh/Durham
British Airways	Aberdeen
	Abu Dhabi
	Abuja
	Accra
	Amsterdam
	Belfast?City
	Barcelona
	Baltimore
	Bahrain
	Atlanta
	?Athens
	Budapest
	Calgary
	Cairo
	Buenos Aires
	Bucharest-Otopeni
	Brussels
	Boston
	Berlin?Tegel
	Philadelphia
	Cape Town
	Chicago?O'Hare
	Copenhagen
	Dallas
	Denver
	Dublin
	Frankfurt
	Edinburgh
	Dubai?International
	Geneva
	Lagos
	Miami
	Paris?Charles de Gaulle
	Warsaw?Chopin
	Hong Kong
	Houston?Intercontinental
	Paris?Charles de Gaulle
	Johannesburg?Tambo
	New York
	Philadelphia
	Kuala Lumpur?International
	Z?rich
Delta Air Lines	Atlanta
	Boston
	Detroit
	Minneapolis/St. Paul
	New York?JFK,
Emirates	Dubai?International
KLM	Amsterdam
Lufthansa	Frankfurt
Swiss International Air Lines	Geneva
	Z?rich
Virgin Atlantic	Los Angeles
	San Francisco
	Washington?Dulles
	Atlanta
	Boston
	Delhi
	Lagos
	Dubai?International
	Miami
	New York?JFK

Gatwick?Airport The second busiest airport in the London is ?Gatwick?Airport. It is also the second busiest single runway airport in the world. Gatwick?Airport is the second base for British Airways. ?It serves as the base for low-cost carriers such as?Monarch, EasyJet, and Flybe. Here a list of popular airlines that regularly operate to and from Gatwick, and average fares from some popular cities to?London.  

Airlines	Destinations
British Airways	Vienna
	Barbados
	New York?JFK
	Valencia
	Geneva
	Venice
	Amsterdam
easyJet	Barcelona
	?Berlin
	Copenhagen
	Edinburgh
	Geneva
	Glasgow
	Vienna
	Z?rich
Med-View Airline	Lagos
Virgin Atlantic	Canc?n
	Barbados
	Havana
	Las Vegas
	Montego Bay
	Orlando

    London Stansted Airport Stansted is London's third busiest airport.?Stansted currently serves over 170 destinations across Europe, North Africa, Central and North America and has had more scheduled European destinations than any other airport in the UK. Stansted's runway is also used by private companies such as the Harrods Aviation and XJet terminals which are private ground handlers who are able to handle private flights, charter flights and state visits. Here a list of popular airlines that regularly operate to and from Stansted Airport, and average fares from some popular cities to?London.  

Airlines	Destinations	Average Price to London from Location	Usual schedule
British Airways operated by?BA CityFlyer	Berlin?Tegel
	Ibiza
	Nice
	Milan-Linate
	Geneva
easyJet	Edinburgh
	Amsterdam
	Belfast-International
	?Nice
	Glasgow
	Prague

London City?Airport City Airport is situated in London's Docklands and is the closest to central London.??London City Airport is often used by business travellers, with many flights serving destinations across the UK and northern Europe. Here a list of popular airlines that regularly operate to and from City Airport, and average fares from some popular cities to?London.  

Airlines	Destinations
British Airways	New York?JFK
British Airways operated by?BA CityFlyer	Geneva
	Frankfurt
	Florence
	Dublin
	Edinburgh
	Berlin?Tegel
	Amsterdam
	?Glasgow
	Ibiza
	Nice
	Z?rich
	Venice
CityJet	Florence
	Dublin
Flybe	Aberdeen
	?Amsterdam
	Edinburgh
	Cardiff
	Belfast-City
Flybe operated by?Blue Islands	Jersey
KLM operated by?CityJet	Amsterdam
KLM operated by?KLM Cityhopper	Amsterdam
Lufthansa Regional operated by?Lufthansa CityLine	Frankfurt
Swiss International Air Lines operated by?Helvetic Airways	Geneva,?Z?rich
Swiss International Air Lines operated by?Swiss Global Air Lines	Geneva,?Z?rich

    London Luton?Airport Formerly known as ?Luton International Airport, London Luton?Airport is?London's fourth largest airport.?The airport serves as a base for EasyJet, Monarch, Thomson Airways, Ryanair and Wizz Air. The vast majority of the routes served are within Europe, although there are some charter and scheduled routes to destinations in Northern Africa and Asia. Here a list of popular airlines that regularly operate to and from Luton Airport, and average fares from some popular cities to?London.

Airlines	Destinations
easyJet	Aberdeen
	Barcelona
	Berlin?Sch?nefeld
	Amsterdam
	Geneva
	Glasgow
	Madrid
	Lyon
	Ibiza
	Valencia
	Toulouse

  HOW LONG IS A FLIGHT TO?LONDON? Wondering how long it would take to get to Londo from your location? ?Here's a list to help you prepare for the length of your travel.  

City	Distance to London (km)	Flight duration to London (HH:MM)
Australia - New South Wales - Sydney	16971.7	21:53
Belgium - Brussels	312.6	28 mins
Bolivia - Santa Cruz	9777	12:36
Brazil - Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro	9223.8	11:54
Canada - Alberta - Calgary	7053.5	9:6
Canada - Ontario - Belleville	5558.6	7:10
Cuba - Havana	7493.4	9:40
Denmark - Copenhagen	940.9	1:24
Egypt - Cairo	3495.9	4:30
Ethiopia - Addis Ababa	5861.1	7:33
Finland - Helsinki	1809.3	2:30
France - Paris	350.2	32 mins
Germany - Berlin - Berlin	917.9	1:22
Ghana - Accra	5111.4	6:35
Greece - Athens	2356.4	3:2
India - Delhi - New Delhi	6724.8	8:40
Indonesia - Bali - Denpasar	12472.9	16:5
Ireland - Dublin	467.3	43 mins
Israel - Tel Aviv	3525.7	4:32
Italy - Venice	1126.9	1:40
Japan - Tokyo	9594.9	12:22
Mauritius - Port Louis	9698.6	12:30
Morocco - Casablanca	2080.5	2:41
Morocco - Marrakech	2299.2	2:57
Netherlands - Amsterdam	331.7	30 mins
New Zealand - Auckland	18317.6	23:38
Nigeria ? Abuja	4735.7	6:6
Nigeria - Benin City	5039.9	6:30
Nigeria ? Enugu	5053.1	6:31
Nigeria ? Kaduna	4606.3	5:56
Nigeria - Kano Nigeria	4435	5:43
Nigeria ? Lagos	5006.1	6:27
Nigeria - Port Harcourt	5246.2	6:46
Qatar ? Doha	5202.4	6:42
Senegal ? Dakar	4381.9	5:39
Spain ? Madrid	1254.4	1:52
Switzerland - Geneva	727.5	1:7
UAE - Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi	5470.7	7:3
UAE - Dubai ? Dubai	5464.3	7:3
UK - Northern Ireland - Belfast	501.5	46 mins
USA - California - Los Angeles	8772.5	11:19
USA - Florida - Miami	7153.8	9:13
USA - Hawaii - Honolulu	11657.8	15:2
USA - Massachusetts - Boston	5285.7	6:49
USA - New Jersey - Atlantic City	5701.8	7:21
USA - New York - New York	5569.9	7:11
USA - North Carolina - Charlotte	6423.6	8:17
USA - Texas - Dallas	7659.7	9:52
USA - Washington - Everett	7712.4	9:57
Vatican City State - Vatican City	1435.7	1:59
Venezuela - Caracas	7491.1	9:39

  Please note: the above table displays the approximate non-stop flight duration times from London to other cities. The actual flight times may differ depending on the type and speed of the aircraft. ?

GETTING FROM THE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE

 

Getting from Heathrow Airport to?London City Centre

Heathrow Airport is located at the London Borough of Hillingdon, the airport is situated?in London's western suburbs. Despite the business of Heathrow airport, there are many transport options that make travelling into London city centre easier than you might expect.   The Underground London Underground, or ?the tube? as Londoners call it, is a public rapid transit system serving London. It is one of the cheaper and quicker ways to get into London?s city centre. All five of Heathrow?s terminals have a tube stop, making it easy to find, and it?s well signposted from the terminal buildings. Not to worry, there?s usually plenty of space for you and your luggage. Should you choose to take the?London Underground, here's a comprehensive schedule for you.

Terminals	Day	Time		Average Price
1	Monday to Saturday	First train	05:12am	Not over ?5
		Last train	11:48pm
	Sunday	First train	05:56am
		Last train	11:39pm
2	Monday to Saturday	First train	05:12am
		Last train	11:48pm
	Sunday	First train	05:56am
		Last train	11:39pm
3	Monday to Saturday	First train	05:12am
		Last train	11:48pm
	Sunday	First train	05:56am
		Last train	11:39pm
4	Monday to Saturday	First train	05:02am
		Last train	11:35pm
	Sunday	First train	05:46am
		Last train	11:15pm
5	Monday to Saturday	First train	05:23am
		Last train	11:42pm
	Sunday	First train	06:07am
		Last train	11:25pm

  If you?re planning on making?use of public transport a lot during your stay, you may want to purchase an Oyster card from the tube station for ?3, as fares using an Oyster card are always cheaper. You can also purchase an Oyster card in advance of your trip from the VisitBritain website, as it can be delivered to any address internationally.   Bus Getting a bus is the cheapest way to get into the city from Heathrow. ?However, there is no?direct bus that goes as far as Central London. This means you will have to change buses one or two times to complete your journey. If you are trying to get into the city during the day, may be more cost and time-effective to catch the London Underground. A single bus fare costs ?2.40.   Coach National Express is the main coach provider for coach transfers to central London. ?Booking online in advance may get you a cheaper fare and can be more convenient. Be sure to consider the time it might take to get through passport control and to pick up your luggage before booking. You may also choose to purchase your ticket from the Central Bus Station near terminals 1, 2 and 3. National Express coaches run at regular intervals at most hours of the day. They stop at several designated central London locations. Coach transfers to central London take around two hours, depending on the time of day and your exact destination in central London. National Express coaches depart from stops at each of London Heathrow?s five terminals:

Terminal	Coach Departure Point	Average price
1	Central Bus Station: a 5-minute walk away from terminal	One-way transfer from Heathrow: ?15 (plus a ?1 booking fee)
2	Central Bus Station: a 5-minute walk away from terminal
3	Central Bus Station: a 5-minute walk away from terminal
4	Stops 13 and 14: Outside the terminal building at the arrivals level Or Stop 7: Outside the arrivals hall, then connect to the Central Bus Station
5	Stops 13 to 16

    Taxi While there are other cheaper transport options to help you get from London Heathrow to Central London quickly, a taxi is more comfortable. There are two main options for taxis from Heathrow Airport. The London black taxis are available from taxi stands outside each of Heathrow?s terminals, or you can book in advance online. These black cabs are charged on the meter, so the amount you pay depends on the volume of traffic and the distance from your exact destination in central London to Heathrow. Black taxis can fit five passengers with very minimal luggage, or three passengers with a suitcase each. On average you can expect to pay between ?50 and ?80. You may also choose to book a minicab in advance of your arrival into London Heathrow The minicab is a cheaper, lesser regulated service than the black taxis. Minicabs usually can fit four passengers with luggage space in the boot. Many minicab providers have fixed fares into central London, which vary between ?30 and ?50.   Other options available are; car hire,? train  

Getting from Gatwick?Airport to London City Centre

Gatwick is located in West Sussex. The airport consists of two terminals which are connected to the motorway network via the M23. Gatwick Airport also boasts its own railway station. There are several easy ways to get?into central London from Gatwick. Train fares start from ? 12.00   Train There are many different train options to London from Gatwick Airport The Gatwick Express is the fastest way to Central London. It runs a non-stop train service to Victoria with trains arriving ?every 15 minutes from 5:00am to 12:30am. The journey time from Gatwick to Victoria is 30 minutes. Southern trains is another regular train service from Gatwick Airport. It offers trains during the day, four times an hour . Souther trains travel from Gatwick to London Victoria via East Croydon and Clapham Junction.?The journey time is 35 minutes. Thameslink?and?Great Northern provides direct trains from Gatwick Airport to Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon and St Pancras International that leave four times an hour. The fare prices are ?17.80-?19.90.   Coach? National Express operates direct services from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria. The coach arrives once an hour with a journey time 1.5 between 2 hours, depending on the time of day. Coaches to Victoria are available at both terminals from the lower level forecourt. You can buy tickets at National Express ticket desks at both terminals or in advance online. A one-way coach ride coast a minimum of??5.   Bus easyBus is a low-cost frequent airport transfer service that works non-stop from Gatwick airport and ?London. The buses depart every 15 minutes and run from 4:00am till 1:00am. easyBus operate services to/from both North and South terminals to Earls Court/West Brompton?and London Victoria coach station in central?London.?In addition, easyBus runs a service between the?South Terminal and Waterloo rail station in central London. easyBus fare start from ?2.  

Getting London Stansted Airport?London City Centre

Located in Essex, Stansted Airport is about 64km outside central London. You can get to London to Stansted?by various means.   Coach National Express Coaches from Stansted Airport stop at 38 pick-up points, 15 of which are in central London. , and services run 24 hours a day. National Express provides a cheap travel option to and from London. Prices start from ?5 one-way when booked in advance,   Trains Stansted Express is the fastest and most direct routes from Stansted Airport to London. Trains arrive every 15 minutes. ?Stansted Express stops at and departs from Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale stations, which provide access to the wider Network Rail network and the London Underground for onward connections. Tickets can be booked for as little as ?8 one-way when buying in advance Other available are Taxi and Car Hire.  

Getting to London City?Airport?London City Centre

Located in the London Borough of Newham, ?London City?Airport is the closest and most accessible airport to Central London. There are several ways to get to Central London   The Underground London City Airport is well-connected to the Tube network. The airport has its own stop on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), which takes you to Tube interchange stations like Canning Town, Stratford and Bank. The services run every 8?to 15 minutes. It is advisable to ?Visitor Oyster Card if you wish to travel around London for more than a day, you can buy an Oyster card at the airport Tube station. Fares on the DLR are the same as those on the Tube?which is ?5.   Bus The local bus routes which serve London City Airport are the 473 (Stratford, Silvertown, North Woolwich, and Prince Regent DLR Station) and the 474 (Canning Town, North Woolwich and East Beckton via Silvertown). These will take you to various parts ofCentral?London.   Taxi At London City Airport, there are usually taxis queuing for customers . The cost of the cab is metered and displayed inside the cab. Only use a reputable mini-cab and never use unauthorised drivers. The City Airport website has average fares and you can ask the driver or mini-cab company how much your journey will cost beforehand. There are a number of private chauffeur services in London that can pick you up from London City Airport.     London Luton?Airport Located on the Bedfordshire / Hertfordshire border 55km from Central London. There ae various means of transport from London Luton Airport to London City Centre.   Trains There are frequent trains to London from Luton Airport Parkway train station. A regular shuttle bus links the airport to Luton Airport Parkway train station in around 10 minutes. From there, other rail services travel to Central London in as little as 21 minutes with East Midlands Trains. Thameslink also operate direct trains to Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon and St Pancras International. There are six trains leaving every hour and trains once an hour through the night. The journey to London from Luton Airport, including the bus transfer, is roughly 40 minutes.   Coach National Express services depart from bays 4, 5, 6 and 10 outside the airport terminal. The journey time is roughly 1.25 hours. Drop off points in Central London are: Finchley Road St John's Wood Marylebone Portman Square Golders Green Victoria Rail Station Victoria Coach Station   Terravision A standard one-way ticket costs ?15.   Bus easyBus offers a high-frequency, low-cost express bus service between Central London and Luton Airport. There are stops at Brent Cross, Finchley Road, Baker Street, Oxford Street/Marble Arch and London Victoria. Fares start at ?2 (online price) one-way. Book online and early for the best prices.   Taxi There are usually taxis queuing for customers at Luton Airport. Enquire with the driver or mini-cab company beforehand to find out how much your journey will cost. ?Only use a reputable mini-cab and never use unauthorised drivers. A metered trip to/from Central London will cost around ?80.    

Getting to London Southend Airport?London City Centre

Located in Essex is about 64km east of?Central London. The best way to get from?Southend Airport To London is by train. The train services operate every 20 minutes and terminate at ?London's Liverpool Street Station. The journey time is about 55 minutes. National Express do offer a coach service between London and Southend but at the moment it only runs once a day timed for local people to travel from Southend to London in the morning and return in the evening. This coach also doesn't call at Southend Airport. The price of a ticket for a single trip is ? 16.80 for adults and ? 8.40 for children from 5 up to 15 years.    

GETTING AROUND?LONDON

  There are numerous ways to get around the great city of London. You can descend into the underground and take the subway, hop on a red bus, or hail a London Black Cabs. IIf you are lucky, you may find one of the old time "Routemaster"?double-decker buses. Modern double deckers are everywhere and afford a fantastic view from the top deck. Taxi?are available everywhere and round-the-clock. You may hail a cab in the street (black cabs) or book ahead (minicabs or Uber). Prices range from ??5.80 to??87 The Overground?is London's above ground railway system. It runs all the way around London across Zones 2 and 3. Similar the Underground?(a.ka. the Tube) is the below-ground railway which operates trains every five to 20 minutes. It is the quickest and most expensive form of public transport in the city. The trains run from 5:30am to 12:30am (7:00am to 11:30pm Sunday). Selected lines run all night Friday and Saturday.   The Bus is the slow-going but cheap, with amazing views from double-deckers. A large number of buses operate at night, so you can enjoy the view of London. A single bus fare costs ?1.50 You may also try the River Thames bus service for a fast trip while you enjoy London's famous landmarks from the water. Most boats have refreshments.?Prices range from free for children aged five or under, up to??17.35 for an adult paying with cash at the pier for a River Roamer ticket. Popular some stops along the river are;

• Westminster Pier for the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
• London Eye Pier for the?SEA LIFE London Aquarium, The London Dungeon, and the Coca-Cola London Eye
• Bankside Pier for Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
• London Bridge City Pier for HMS Belfast, Borough Market and The Shard
• Tower Millennium Pier for Tower of London and Tower Bridge

Santander Bicycles are the ideal way to get around central London on a dry day. They are cheap, fast and scenic. It costs??2 to access a bike for 24 hours, the first 30 minutes is free. You may also choose to hire a car for the duration of your stay from reputable car hire brand?such as?Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, Keddy by Europcar, GreenMotion etc. Prices vary depending on car provider  

STAYING IN ?LONDON

To make the best of your visit in London, it is important that you stay in an area hat allows you to enjoy what the city has to offer. Below is a list of what to places to consider when choosing a place to stay in London.   Stay near the sights If you are adventerous and ?want explore London's rich history and see the famous landmarks then staying in areas like Oxford Street, Covent Garden, Kensington, Westminster or St. Paul's Cathedral is a good for you. Those areas are a walking from most attractions and still enjoy easy links to the rest of London.   Stay near the best shopping If you are a shopper you will love areas like Oxford Street (Europe's busiest shopping street), Knightsbridge (with luxury stores Harrods and Harvey Nichols), Camden (alternative and eclectic markets) or Shepherds Bush (home to the mega Westfield Mall). From those places, you can experience the class shopping districts which London is known for. Stay near the parks If you wish the take advantage of leisure activities including boating, swimming, horse riding, playgrounds, zoos, theatres, cycling and more. Stay near Hyde Park, Regent Park, Green Park or St. James' Park in central London or Richmond Park in west London.?London's parks are some of the best in the world with breathtaking gardens and a superb array of amenities.  

What type of accommodation is available in London?

There are different types of accommodation choices for all budget types. ?You may choose to stay at a hotel or a serviced apartment. It is wise to?consider the length of your stay in London before choosing the type of accommodation. Hotels are suitable for a short stay while apartments are a more economical choice if you are staying over a month.  

Hotels in London

Threadneedles From ?134 This is a top quality hotel located in the heart of the city. It is an old style?building which is beautifully decorated. Each of its spacious rooms come with a TV, a fridge with great contents, decent beds and linen. The hotel also offers for a price of ?15 an in-room movie munch-fest of popcorn, Coke and ice cream. Threadneedles also feature a great restaurant.   NH London Kensington Hotel From ?120 Situated at?Kensington, this hotel is a walk away from ?The city?s most famous museums. All rooms wear a ?stylish, modern look. Split-level Suites and connecting rooms are perfect for larger families, while the Executive rooms on the 6th floor have a cozy apartment feel, with lovely roof windows. Inside the hotel, you?ll find a modern restaurant, as well as a lounge bar.   Saint Georges Hotel From ?232 Saint Georges Hotel is a 4star establishment located close to Oxford Street, Europe's busiest shopping street, Regent Street, the London Palladium and Tottenham Court Road. It holds 94 rooms, offers a beautiful view of the city. Saint George Hotel London provides rooms equipped with cable/satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities and a mini bar. Saint Georges Hotel in London features both a restaurant and a bar.   Anwar House From ?100 Anwar House is a guest house located at ?Kensington and Chelsea, which is a great choice for travellers interested in convenient public transport, architecture and culture.It is less than a kilometer from the Royal Albert Hall, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum.  

Serviced Apartments?in London

St James House From??65 St James House is located? at Kensington, close to?Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, Shepherds Bush. It is a high?standard establishment that offers comfort with style. Each apartment is equipped with en-suite toilet and shower room, living space with dining facilities, comfortable bed, digital TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. The stylish kitchenette provides everything you need to cook dinner for two with a hob, fridge/freezer and combination microwave oven.   Limehouse Apartment From ?95 It is a modern development is adjacent to the Limehouse Basin Marina and Regent?s Canal Dock. There are restaurants, pubs and bars that line the River Thames, offering excellent views over the tideway. These luxurious, contemporary apartments are ideal for easy access across the capital city.   Grand Plaza From? ?150 This establishment is located in Bayswater, close to?Queensway, Notting Hill Gate, Royal Oak. ?There also a decent range of fine restaurants, caf? and an excellent assortment of shops throughout the borough. Business and leisure travellers to London favour for its excellent connections to the West End, Notting Hill, the Heathrow Express and the rest of London. Its 209 apartments are fully equipped with modern kitchens, LCD TVs, cable, music system and a direct dial telephone. A restaurant/bar?is also available.  

GREAT PLACES TO VISIT IN LONDON

London boasts so many different sights. You get to wake up in the morning with endless possibilities o where to go.  

The Shard

The London Eye

 

The British Museum

 

Madame Tussauds

 

Big Ben

The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks and must-see London attractions. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tonnes (13,760 kg). The clock tower looks spectacular at night when the four clock faces are illuminated. Big Ben has rarely stopped. Even after a bomb destroyed the Commons chamber during the Second World War, the clock tower survived and Big Ben continued to strike the hours. The Latin words under the clock face read DOMINE SALVAM FAC REGINAM NOSTRAM VICTORIAM PRIMAM, which means "O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First". Though it is not possible for overseas visitors to tour inside the clock tower, you may take a tour of the Houses of Parliament next to The Elizabeth Tower to get a closer look at Big Ben.    

COST OF THINGS IN?LONDON

Average cost of food in London

Breakfast: ?4 Lunch: ?10 Dinner: ?12 Treat (dessert/beer/wine): ?3.50

Cost of Transportation in London

Single one-way ticket: ?4.80 Single one-way fare with Oyster Card: ?2.90 (peak), ?2.30 (off-peak) Heathrow Express : ?26.50 London Underground : ?5.70 Heathrow Connect ): ?10.10 Taxi LHR airport into the city: ?45 ? ?70  

Average cost of Accommodation

in London

Hostel: ?26/night Hotel:? ?100/night Serviced Apartment:? ?110/night London Attractions Pricelist London has amazing museums and most of them are completely free. However, all the other attractions are rather expensive. Here's a price list. Tower of London ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??22.00 London Eye ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?21.50 St. Paul?s Cathedral ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??16.50 Buckingham Palace ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??9.75 Westminster Abbey ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??18.00 British Museum ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Free Victoria and Albert Museum ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Free National Gallery ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Free Imperial War Museum ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Free Tate Modern ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Free Natural History Museum ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Free Walking Tours ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Free      

LONDON TIPS/ADVICE

  Take advantage of the large breakfast The traditional English breakfast will consist of two eggs, bacon, toast, baked beans and a baked tomato. All of this should, of course, be consumed with English breakfast tea. You probably won't be hungry until dinner time.   Start with a Free Walking Tour To kick off visit on the right foot, a great way to start is by joining a free city walking tour. Sandemans New Europe Tour are a popular choice where witty British guides help you take in what the city has to offer. These tours will take you to the major hot spots like Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.   Buy an Oyster Card to take the Underground This is the best?decision you would ever make if you plan on?taking advantage of the public transportation system. It will save you money. Oyster cards have a daily maximum of ?8.50 meaning you can visit all the sites in one day for a relatively good price. The Oyster Card is valid not only for The Underground fares, but also for the red double decker buses and even regional trains.   Tipping in London It is British custom to leave 10-15% of the bill after a service has been provided for you. Restaurants often add on a service charge (usually 12.5%), especially if you're in a large group, so it's worth checking your bill. If the service charge is not added to the bill, be sure to leave a tip. It's not customary to pay a tip for fast food, self-service or takeaway meals. People generally do not tip in pubs Like restaurants, most London hotel bills include a service charge, usually 10-12%. If there's no service charge added to your bill in a hotel restaurant, it's customary to tip as for any other restaurant (10-15% of the bill). It is polite to tip 10-15% of the taxi fare for black cabs and licensed minicabs in London. However, people often round up the fare to the nearest ?1 and ask the driver to "keep the change".   Staying Safe in London  

• Don't leave your bag unattended anywhere in London ? this can lead to a security alert.
• Keep your purse or wallet close to your body and don't carry too much cash.
• When using a cashpoint, check that no one is looking over your shoulder and that the ATM hasn't been tampered with. Cover the keypad so no one else can see your PIN number.
• Useful contacts: Call Emergency Services (police, ambulance, fire department) on 999 or 112. These numbers are free to call ? only use them in a real emergency. To report non-urgent crime, contact your local police station by calling 101 from within the UK

  Tax-free Shopping in London It is possible for international visitors to get a VAT refund on purchases of goods made and/or business expenses incurred while visiting London. To be eligible,?You need to have spent fewer than 365 days prior to making the purchase living in the UK, and you must be leaving the EU (for at least 12 months) within three months of making the purchase. On request, participating shops will give you a special form (VAT 407). This must be presented with the goods and receipts to customs when you depart     Currency Exchange in London There are various banks in London to choose from, however, TTT Foreign Exchange Corporation the more popular and reliable banks for currency exchange. Their branches located throughout Central London, Gatwick, Stansted and Southampton Airports.     FLIGHT FROM?MANCHESTER TO LONDON   There are several domestic flights from London's airports to other cities within the UK such as Aberdeen, Edinburg, Newcastle, Liverpool, Glasglow, Manchester, etc. Below is a shortlist of flights available from Heathrow Airport to Manchester City Airport.

Airline	Price (?)	Departure Time
British Airways	107.16	2:00pm, 3:45pm
KLM	146.76	7:35pm
KLM	335.96	5:25pm

    PEOPLE WHO LIKE LONDON ALSO LIKE? Hong Kong; the city is actually modelled after London New York; almost everything in London has its New York equivalent. For example Piccadilly Circus ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Times Square

Hyde Park ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Central Park

Marble Arch ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Washington Arch

Oxford St. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?5th Avenue

West End (Westminster) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Midtown

East End (Tower Hamlets) ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Brooklyn

Gerrard St. (Chinatown) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Mott St. (Chinatown)

Dubai; is similar to London in the way it attracts tourist attention.

 

San Francisco; ?the city shares the ?Underground? infrastructure which can get you to almost anywhere. It also has similar cultural attractions and similar weather.