Travelling from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): what you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Expect to be travelling for 9 hours 39 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta is 4 hours behind London. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located in Atlanta, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), with 49 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to ATL is the 10:45 Virgin Atlantic service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 18:25 with Virgin Atlantic.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to ATL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Leading carriers that offer direct flights from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport out of LHR include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from London to ATL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
From central London, LHR is around 31 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Have an early flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can book a direct flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) out of this hub.
The most popular airlines that have direct flights from London to ATL setting off from LGW include:
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between London Gatwick Airport and ATL:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to ATL, take it easy in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Reserve a hotel close to ATL if you have a late flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
For a one-way ticket from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, $420 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from $734. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
8 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score flight tickets from London to ATL.
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The best time to fly from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Atlanta, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from London to ATL, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 14ºC.
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