Question 1

How can I find cheap flights to London on eDreams?

Accepted Answer

At eDreams you will find flights from R450 to London. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to London.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to London?

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Airlines flying direct from South Africa to London include:

Easyjet, with flights from Amsterdam, Paris and from Edinburgh, for example.
Norse Atlantic UK also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Cape Town, New York City and Orlando.
British Airways, with flights from Dublin to London and Manchester and also from Nice.

Airlines with indirect flights to London include:

Ethiopian Airlines, which flies from Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban.
Swiss International Air Lines, with flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town, as well as from Durban.
Lufthansa, with flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town and also Durban.

Question 3

How long before a flight to London should I be at the airport?

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If you want to be on time for your flight to London, you should get to the airport at least two to three hours in advance. Check-ins, security controls, customs, and boarding the airplane can take some time. At eDreams, you can find the best deals for flights to London departing from over 119 cities and choose from a variety of services that will improve your time at the airport and guarantee a much better travel experience, such as priority boarding and additional luggage. For more convenience, when booking your flight to London with eDreams you can also add insurance or opt for a refundable fare and have a problem-free trip!

Question 4

What is the name of London’s airport?

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London is served by 5 airport[s]. Heathrow operates flights towards both domestic and international destinations within 119 cities, such as Johannesburg, Cape Town and Harare, the most popular routes.

Question 5

How far is London’s airport from the city centre?

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London’s airport Heathrow is located 23 kms from the city centre.

Question 6

How much is the trip from the airport to London’s city centre?

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Public transport: The price for the trip is about 79.49 R per person.
Taxi: If you have more budget and prefer to take a taxi from Heathrow , the average price for the ride to London centre is around 90.84 R per km.
Car: For more convenience and freedom during your stay, eDreams has the best offers of car rentals in London. Pick your preferred car type and get from Heathrow to London city centre on your own terms.

Question 7

What is the weather like in London?

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If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to London is in July, August and June, when the average temperature reaches 20.44 °C, while July, June and May are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 80.91 hours. 
However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit London during January, February or March to experience an average of 1.36 °C. 
For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during January, March and April, when the average precipitation in London is 5.25 mm, while the months of January, February and March are drier, with an average of 0 mm.

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