Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to London: what you need to know
London is 4 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale, where Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from FLL to London. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like summer and spring break.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing flights from FLL to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to London, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
FLL is about 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 27 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FLL? If you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to London, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to London
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to London is $294. The cheapest price for a return flight is $765. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from FLL to London, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to London.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 1 minute.
Book a hotel near LHR if you're taking a late flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to London. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 80 kilometres from central London. Once you've disembarked your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from FLL to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit London, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from FLL to London sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to London, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should feature on every London itinerary.
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