HEATHROW AIRPORT

Heathrow Airport?is the main?international airport?in?London, United Kingdom. Heathrow Airport originated in 1929. The IATA code of Heathrow Airport is LHR, and the ICAO code of Heathrow Airport is EGLL. It functioned better than?Dubai International Airport?in 2014,?and?Hong Kong International?Airport in 2016. It is the?busiest airport in Europe by passenger traffic, and the?sixth busiest airport in the world?by total passenger traffic. In 2016, it handled a record 75.7 million passengers, a 1.0% increase from 2015. The airport is owned and operated by?Heathrow Airport Holdings, which itself is owned by FGP Topco Limited. Heathrow Airport is located 14?mi (23?km) west of central London,?close to the south end of the?London Borough of Hilling don?on a parcel of land that is a selected part of the?Metropolitan Green Belt. Heathrow is in London, and London in England. England is one of the four divisions of Great Britain ? United Kingdom. The divisions are: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Heathrow has 4 functioning terminals ? terminal 2, 3, 4, and 5. There used to be a Terminal 1, but it is presently used as an extension of Terminal 2. The terminals all have lounges where travelers can relax. They also have shops, restaurants and cafes. Terminal 3 has an overnight accommodation facility. Airports use postcodes for satellite navigation, and the postcode of Heathrow Airport is TW6 1EW AIRLINES OPERATING IN LONDON HEATHROW Several airlines operate in Heathrow. A number of them do domestic flights, and a good number of them also operate internationally. These airlines fly from the four Heathrow terminals. The airlines are listed below. Air Astana British Airways Brussels Airlines Etihad Airline Cathay Pacific China Eastern?Airlines Croatia Airlines Delta Airlines Egypt Air El Al Air Canada Air China Air France Air India American Airlines British Airways Delta Air Lines Emirates KLM Lufthansa Swiss International Air Lines Virgin Atlantic Emirates airline EVA Air Middle East Airlines Pakistan International Airlines Lufthansa Virgin Atlantic FLIGHTS FROM OTHER LOCATIONS/AIRPORTS TO HEATHROW AIRPORT There are a number of cities in England, and they have airlines that fly to Heathrow Airport, London, and back. The major airport, the flight duration, the major airlines that operate and the average cost of the flights are shown below:

CITY	CODE	MAJOR AIRPORT	FLIGHT DURATION	MAJOR AIRLINES	AVERAGE COST
Manchester	MAN	Manchester Airport	1 hour 5 minutes	British Airways, EasyJet	? 48
Glasgow	GLA	Glasgow International Airport	1 hour 30 minutes	British Airways	? 26+
Birmingham	BHX	Birmingham Airport	41 minutes	EasyJet	? 47
Liverpool	LPL	Liverpool John Lennon ?Airport	1 hour	EasyJet, Ryanair	? 128
Bristol	BRS	Bristol Airport	1 hour 5 minutes	British Airways	??121.89+
Edinburgh	EDI	Edinburgh Airport	?1 hour 10 minutes	EasyJet, British Airways	??30
Glasgow	GLA	Glasgow International Airport	1 hour 5 minutes	?EastJet, British Airways, Jet2.com	??26
Cardiff	?CWL	Cardiff Airport	44 minutes	?Thomson Airways, Flybe	?52
Southampton	?SOU	?Southampton Airport	37 minutes	?Flybe	??215+
Norwich	?NWI	?Norwich Airport	43 minutes	?Eastern Airways	??36
Portsmouth	?PSM	?Portsmouth International Airport	37 minutes	?Allegiant Air	??39
Bradford	?LBA	?Leeds Bradford Airport	50 minutes	?Jet2.com, Monarch Airlines	??26
Exeter	?EXT	?Exeter Airport	47 minutes	?Flybe, Thomson Airways	??128.45+

BEST TIME TO FLY TO LONDON The best time to visit London, and to enjoy all it has to offer is at summer- that is: June to September. During this period, visitors are ensured of a maximum experience because of the perfectly mild summer weather along with all the activities that go with it.?Summer in London is full of life, good music, fashion shows and fun. There are activities that cut across tourists of all ages. The city has beautiful spots that are definitely fun for tourists to visit. Summer in London comes with light drizzles. The drizzle however does not stop the fun. All that tourists need is an umbrella and a high spirit. Another great time to visit London is just after summer. Autumn is a good time 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. Traveling during winter is not advisable due to the snow, the resultant cold weather and the possible flight issues caused by the unstable weather. However, visitors who are already in London at this time, would enjoy the fun of Christmas and New Year?s celebration. During this period, the streets of city are beautifully adorned with lights and it features carol concerts, ice skating, Christmas charity stores, winter festivals and Christmas-themed toy shops. Visitors must note that during the later stage of the winter period, the weather still is very cold. This might be a difficult time to be London for those who are unaccustomed to such weather conditions. Visitors are advised to come with, or purchase the appropriate winter clothing. OTHER AIRPORTS CLOSE TO HEATHROW AIRPORT London is served by 6 airports. These are London City Airport, Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport and London Southend Airport. POPULAR AIRLINES OPERATING FLIGHTS FROM NEARBY AIRPORTS Each of the airports in London have airlines that operate flights from them. The airlines that operate flights from the airports close to Heathrow airport, and the additional services that are available in those airports are shown in the table below.

NEARBY AIRPORT	AIRLINES OPERATING FLIGHTS	ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED BY AIRPORT
London City Airport	Alitalia, Aurigny, British Airways, City Jet, Flybe, KLM, Lufthansa Regional Airline, Luxair, SkyWork Air Lines, Swiss International Air Lines, and TAP Portugal.	London City Airport offers private jet charter flight services.
Gatwick Airport	British Airways (BA), Easy Jet, Monarch Airlines, Emirates, Thomson Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Virgin Atlantic.	Gatwick Airport operates 24 hours private jet charter flight services. They also provide a terminal for the private jets.
London Luton Airport	Blue Air, EasyJet, El Al, Iberia, Monarch Airlines, Ryanair, SunExpress, TAROM, Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomson Airways, Transavia France, Vueling, and Wizz Air.	London Luton Airport offers 24 hours private jet and helicopter charter flight services.
London Stansted Airport	Air Moldova, Arkia, AtlasGlobal, Aurigny, Austrian Airlines, BH Air, BMI Regional, British Airways, Cobalt Air, EasyJet, Eurowings, Freebird Airlines, Flybe, Jet2, Loganair, Montenegro Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair, Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomson Airways, and Titan Airways.	London Stansted Airport offers Jet Hire and helicopter charter services.
London Southend Airport	EasyJet, Flybe, Trade Air, and Thomson Airways.	They do not offer charter services.

? MOVING FROM HEATHROW AIRPORT TO CITY Heathrow is well connected and has various forms of transportation. The Airport has fast and direct links to central London, making it easy for visitors to find their way around. There are a number of options available for visitors moving from Heathrow airport to places in the city. The Choice of connections to and from Heathrow include Heathrow Express trains, the Underground (Tube), Local & national bus and coach services, licensed car & driver services. (Limo, Chauffeur, Airport Transfers, Minicabs and London Taxis). The airport car services have to be pre-booked. EXPRESS TRAIN / UNDERGROUND /THE PICCADILLY LINE The Underground is the cheapest and one of the easiest way of reaching central London. The major cons of the Piccadilly line are that many of them have lots of stairs, and/or escalators and are not easy to navigate if visitors have weighty luggage. Trains can also be very crowded at peak times, generally not a problem when boarding at Heathrow, but less pleasant upon reaching central London. Visitors must also that the Piccadilly line, from Heathrow, is 110 years old, and lacks proper air-conditioning. This could be an issue mid-summer. At many central London stations, step-free access is not an option. HEATHROW EXPRESS (OVERGROUND TO PADDINGTON) The most used means of getting to central London is the?Heathrow Express. The main advantage of the Heathrow Express is that the journey time is only 15 minutes to Paddington from terminals 2 and 3, 23 minutes from terminal 4 and 21 minutes from terminal 5. Trains run every 15 minutes, which is slightly less frequent than the Piccadilly line. In addition, the Heathrow Express is air conditioned with plenty of baggage space, on-board TV, free Wi-Fi and better suited for travel from the airport than the Piccadilly Line. One major disadvantage, apart from the fact that it is quite expensive, is that the terminus is?Paddington station, in West London. This means that for most visitors to London, from Paddington station, they will need further transport, quite possibly on the Underground, to reach their final destination. This travel will of course carry further costs.? Visitors whose final destination is not near Paddington, should consider the time and cost implications before choosing Heathrow Express. The average cost of fare is ?18 online, or ?19. HEATHROW "CONNECT" (OVERGROUND TO PADDINGTON) The 'Connect' train, runs over the same Heathrow ? Paddington route, as the Heathrow Express. It has lower costs, lesser frequencies, but longer journey times because the train stops at suburban stations on route. The fare to Paddington is ?9.10, still more than double the cost of the Underground for the same journey. The train does not serve Terminals 4 or 5. Visitors must first catch the Heathrow Express to the main station serving Terminals 2 & 3). The still high cost of this train, makes it a poor option for most visitors. However if your immediate destination is Paddington or if you are staying in certain areas of outer west London, it can be a viable transportation choice. Journey time to Paddington is 27 minutes. HEATHROW BY ROAD: TAXIS, PRIVATE HIRE (MINICABS) AND COACHES Visitors who desire a more personal transport option could choose from the option of Taxis, mini cabs or coaches. London Licensed Taxis can be booked at the Heathrow Taxi Rank Kiosk as required, a Licensed Private Hire Vehicle can be booked from the Airport Information Desk in arrivals, or in advance online. TAXIS. Taxis booked from outside Heathrow can work out to be expensive. Fares to central London are subject to metering, but the meter runs up at a high rate, and you should not be surprised by a ?80-?100 fare. Taxi drivers are very knowledgeable about London sites though, having obtained the famous knowledge test, which can make an interesting ride. This said, financially it is often better, if you want to travel by taxi, to book a private hire/minicab in advance online. All Licensed London Taxis have to accept credit or debit cards. PRE-BOOKED LICENSED?PRIVATE CAR (& DRIVER) HIRE / AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICE / MINICAB Pre-booked Licensed minicabs are often cheaper than taxis and very comfortable for longer journeys. Pre-booking by card is the easiest way to book, and it saves visitors the stress of having to worry about finding currency at the airport. Most professional airport services will meet and greet you inside the airport arrivals terminal, and take you directly to your destination. The cost of these cabs vary according to the payment made3. Average fare for a decent (executive) airport transfer to central London ride should be around ?55-?65 per vehicle (up to 4 passengers). There are cheaper services, and chauffeur services charge more.?Beware of touts offering vehicles in the terminals. NATIONAL EXPRESS COACHES National Express run from the central bus station (close to Terminals 2 and 3; from 4 and 5 transfer by free bus or train) to Victoria coach station in central London. A relatively unpopular choice, because the coaches are more expensive than the underground, they are subject to traffic, and unlike a taxi/minicab, will not take you to your final destination. However they are still a reasonable choice if visitor?s final destination is close to Victoria and the visitor landing at Terminal 2 or 3. Frequencies vary throughout the day from around every 15 minutes to hourly. Best avoided during morning rush hour, but by late evening journey times are down to only around 40 minutes (from over an hour in the morning). Fares are ?6 single. COST OF LIVING IN LONDON Living in the UK ? particularly London, is expensive compared to many places in the world. The cost of living will of course depend on the visitor?s disposition and taste. However, visitors are advised to be financially prepared so as not to be stranded. There are several options for food in London. This is due to the fact that London has a mix of people with different cultural inclinations all in one place. Being a business district, visitors keep arriving the city. The options for food vary according to need and taste. Heathrow has major restaurants, Dessert shops, Coffee and Tea dining, Bars and Pubs, and local chef dining. The best restaurants to visit in Heathrow include Bridge Bar and Eating House, The Gorgeous Kitchen, Virgin Atlantic Club House, Madhu?s Heathrow, Wagamama, Carluccio?s, Wondertree, Sipson Tandoori Indian Restaurant, Kaniz Restaurant. AVERAGE COST OF ACCOMMODATION IN LONDON

Shared Flat? Rental For One Visitor Per Month
East London	?290 - ?390
West London	?280 - ?430
South London	?280 - ?500
North London	?300 - ?400

AVERAGE COST OF FOOD AND DRINK IN LONDON

Average weekly grocery bill( food + laundry + toiletries) for 2 people	?60
Average restaurant meal	?12 - ?20
Pint of beer	?2.50 - ?3
Average meal for two in a mid-priced restaurant	?40
Average bottle of wine	?12

FLIGHTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS AIRPORTS IN ENGLAND There are several airports in England, and these airports offer several domestic flights around the counties and cities. There are 45 counties in England, However, there are some popular flights that operate from these airports and they include:

• Manchester (Manchester Airport) to Cardiff (Cardiff Airport)
• Southampton (Southampton Airport) to Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport)
• Norwich (Norwich Airport) to Stansted (London Stansted Airport)
• Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) to London (London Heathrow Airport)
• Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) to Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport)
• Portsmouth (Portsmouth International Airport) to Gatwick (Gatwick Airport)
• Brighton (Brighton City Airport) to Gatwick (Gatwick Airport)
• Reading (Reading Regional Airport) to Kent (Kent International Airport)
• Cambridge (Cambridge International Airport) to Luton (Luton Airport)
• Sheffield (Sheffield Airport) to London (London city Airport)
• Sheffield (Sheffield Airport) to Manchester (Manchester Airport)

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO AND FROM LONDON London is a very busy city, and hence, there are always people coming into the country from countries all over the world. There are 6 major airports in London, and a list of the airlines that operate in these airline fly internationally. A few of these airlines include:

? LOCATION	? AIRLINES	? ?FLIGHT DURATION FROM LONDON
USA	American airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, British Airways	9 hours, 30 minutes
Abuja	British Airways	6 hours, 23 minutes
Spain	Vueling	2 hours, 8 minutes
China	Air China	7 hours, 36 minutes
Germany	Eurowings, Germanwings, Lufthansa	1 hour, 18 minutes
Egypt	Egyptair	5 hours, 7 minutes
South Africa	Virgin Atlantic	11 hours, 58 minutes
India	Air India, Jet Airways	9 hours, 42 minutes
Netherlands	KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	1 hour, 1 minute
Qatar	Qatar Airways	6 hours, 56 minutes
Canada	Air Canada	7 hours, 21 minutes
Singapore	Singapore Airlines	13 hours, 59 minutes

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