Flying from London to Atlanta: what you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Atlanta. Check out your options for flying out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is where your flight will arrive in Atlanta.
Take a direct London to Atlanta flight and you'll be flying for an average of 9 hours 35 minutes.
Atlanta's timezone is UTC-4, making Atlanta four hours behind London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 35 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from London to Atlanta is with Virgin Atlantic at 18:25. Opt for the first LHR to ATL departure operated by Virgin Atlantic at 10:45 to fit in more activities on your first day in Atlanta.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your London to Atlanta flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Atlanta
Book two months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Atlanta flights.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from London to Atlanta is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Jet off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Atlanta. From LHR, you can fly directly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct London to Atlanta plane tickets out of LHR. Claim your seat with one of these carriers:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper London to Atlanta flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Atlanta, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Atlanta flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and Atlanta:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to Atlanta, take it easy in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a ticket from London to Atlanta with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and Atlanta:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Atlanta flight:
Flights departing from STN arrive at their final stop on schedule 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to ATL if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Atlanta. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and chase adventure across Atlanta and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Best time to go to Atlanta
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London to Atlanta. July is the most popular month for a trip to Atlanta. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book a London to Atlanta ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Atlanta to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap flights from London to Atlanta in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
More about Atlanta
Start your Atlanta trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Atlanta, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are essential stops on your Atlanta itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Atlanta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south-east of Atlanta, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Charlotte is another standout destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. No journey is complete without a visit to NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.