Flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 7 hours.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London four hours ahead of Washington DC.
Flights from BWI to LHR start at 20:40 — the earliest with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 21:40 with British Airways. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your BWI to LHR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
British Airways has direct flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for BWI to LHR flights is British Airways.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BWI and LHR include:
Logan International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
181 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start at 445 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BWI to LHR.
The cheapest month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, data shows 77.13% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BWI:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel close to LHR if you're taking a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BWI to LHR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.