Question 1

Which is the most sustainable airline to travel with to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines is one of the most sustainable airline companies, so if you’re looking to travel more sustainably, it is your best option. They have invested in sustainable fuel and are also in the process of eliminating single-use plastic from their airplanes.

Question 2

What are the layover options when traveling to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Layover options for flights to the UK mostly depend on the airline. The most popular layover options for flights from the US to the UK are Madrid, Amsterdam and Paris. As you would expect, Paris is popular with Air France while Amsterdam is popular when flying with KLM. Madrid, on the other hand, is prevalent with Iberian Air.

Question 3

What are the visa and passport requirements for landing in the UK?

Accepted Answer

To be allowed into the UK, you need to provide a valid passport at the immigration check. Your passport should be valid for the length of your stay in the United Kingdom. It also must have at least one blank page for immigration stamps. As for visa requirements, US citizens don’t need a tourist visa as long as they don’t stay longer than six months.

Question 4

How do you get from the airport to the main city center?

Accepted Answer

Depending on which airport you land at, getting to the main city center is quite easy. Most major airports in the United Kingdom, including Heathrow (LHR) and Manchester Airport (MAN), have a few car rental shops where you can rent a car to get to the city. Alternatively, you can choose to take a taxi or the metro, depending on your budget.

Question 5

Are there any direct flights to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

For anyone looking to fly directly to the UK, you’ll be happy to hear that a good number of airlines offer direct flights. United Airlines, KLM, and Delta are the most popular airlines to check out. You can still go for a cheaper one-stop flight with the popular layover options being Paris and Amsterdam.

Question 6

If I am visiting Stonehenge, which is the best arrival airport?

Accepted Answer

The nearest airport to Stonehenge is Southampton Airport (SOU). Southampton Airport (SOU) is just around 25.8 miles away from Stonehenge. Other airports nearby to Stonehenge are Bristol Airport (BRS), London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN), and London Heathrow (LHR), which are between forty to 80 miles away.

Question 7

If I fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), how can I reach Newquay in England?

Accepted Answer

Suppose you fly to London Stansted Airport (STN); you can take a domestic flight to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), which will take approximately 1h 15min. NQY is about a 20 minute drive to Newquay town center. Only Ryanair UK offers nonstop service between London Stansted Airport and Newquay.

Question 8

How do I get to The Lake District from Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Accepted Answer

Apart from using the rental car services at Manchester Airport (MAN), you can also use other means like taxis, public transportation, or private transfer. Taxis available at the airport can take you directly to Lake District. Train services to The Lake District, like TransPennine Express Service, take approximately 3 hours between these places.

Question 9

If I want to visit Edinburgh, where should I fly to?

Accepted Answer

Suppose you are flying to the United Kingdom, specifically to Edinburgh, and choose Edinburgh (EDI) Airport as your arrival airport. Although there are other airports near Edinburgh, Edinburgh (EDI), Airport is the nearest airport with a difference of 6.6 miles in difference. Other airports, including Inverness (INV), Newcastle (NCL), Glasgow (GLA), and Aberdeen (ABZ), are all more than 40 miles away.

Question 10

Apart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which other UK airports serve as hubs?

Accepted Answer

Apart from LHR, there are several airport hubs in the UK. Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the second largest airport in the United Kingdom after LHR and serves as a hub for British Airways. Manchester Airport (MAN) is another airport hub that serves the Virgin Atlantic, while London Stansted Airport (STN) is also a hub for Ryanair.

Question 11

Does Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) provide cars for rent?

Accepted Answer

If you need a car to use around Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), you got covered because the airport provides one of the best car rental services. Popular and famous car hire brands include Avis and Hertz. The Avis car hire office's address is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Terminal Building, Liverpool L24 1YD, United Kingdom, while Hertz has its pick-up location on the ground level of the terminal building, close to the exit.

Question 12

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to the United Kingdom. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/United-Kingdom-GB0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to the United Kingdom is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/United-Kingdom-GB0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to the United Kingdom with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/United-Kingdom-GB0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to the United Kingdom up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/United-Kingdom-GB0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Kingdom is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), with an average flight price of $269.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $786. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $889 on average.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $757 on average. Morning departures are around 4% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $853.

Question 19

What is the cheapest flight to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to the United Kingdom from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to London Heathrow Airport, at $336 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $336.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to the United Kingdom is October, when tickets cost $733 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,223 and $1,095 respectively.

Question 21

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to the United Kingdom, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 22

How long is the flight to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

An average nonstop flight from the United States to the United Kingdom takes 9h 11m, covering a distance of 4022 miles. The shortest route is Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI) with an average flight time of 6h 15m.

Question 23

What are the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is London (96% of total searches to the United Kingdom). The next most popular destinations are Edinburgh (3%) and Manchester (0%). Searches for flights to Belfast (0%) are also popular.

Question 24

How much is a flight to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

A flight to the United Kingdom costs $660 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $135 for the route New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI). The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Edinburgh which costs $657 on average, and Los Angeles to London, which costs $711 on average.

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