Compare Flights from London
London is Europe’s largest multi-airport aviation market, served by five commercial passenger airports. Comparing flights across London Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), and London City (LCY) helps travellers evaluate both non-stop flagship departures and lower-cost one-stop itineraries before continuing to the airline or travel provider to book.
Airports Serving London
Compare IATA airport codes, distance from the city centre, rail/metro links, and typical route profiles before choosing a departure airport.
London Heathrow Airport
Distance: 23 km west of Central London
Ground transit: Connected via the Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express (15 mins to Paddington), and Piccadilly Underground line.
Route profile: Primary long-haul hub for non-stop flights to India, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
London Gatwick Airport
Distance: 47 km south of Central London
Ground transit: Served by Gatwick Express, Southern, and Thameslink rail services to London Victoria, Blackfriars, and St Pancras.
Route profile: Mix of long-haul leisure routes, Middle East connections, and high-frequency European services.
London Stansted Airport
Distance: 64 km northeast of Central London
Ground transit: Linked via Stansted Express to London Liverpool Street (approx. 48 minutes).
Route profile: Major European point-to-point network plus long-haul connections via Dubai and Istanbul.
London Luton Airport
Distance: 51 km northwest of Central London
Ground transit: Served by Luton Airport Express / Thameslink to St Pancras International plus the Luton DART shuttle.
Route profile: Short- and medium-haul European routes and low-cost carrier departures.
London City Airport
Distance: 11 km east of Central London (Docklands)
Ground transit: Directly connected to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) with quick interchange to the Elizabeth line.
Route profile: Short-haul European financial hubs (Zurich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam) with rapid boarding.
Popular International Routes from London
Compare non-stop and 1-stop flight options from London to major international hubs.
London to Mumbai (BOM)
Non-stop from LHR (~9h 15m) or 1-stop from LHR/LGW via Gulf or European hubs
London to New Delhi (DEL)
Non-stop from LHR (~8h 35m) or 1-stop via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Frankfurt
London to New York (JFK)
High-frequency non-stop from LHR & LGW to JFK and Newark (EWR) (~7h 55m)
London to Dubai (DXB)
Non-stop from LHR, LGW, and STN (~6h 55m) or 1-stop via European hubs
What to Check When Comparing Flights from London
- Factor in ground rail costs: a cheaper fare from Stansted or Gatwick can be offset by £20–£40 round-trip rail transfers compared with Elizabeth line or Piccadilly line access to Heathrow.
- Check terminal assignments at Heathrow (Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5) when comparing tight self-transfer itineraries.
- Compare baggage rules carefully—transatlantic and long-haul basic economy fares often include cabin bags only.
Other European Departure Hubs
Frequently Asked Questions: Flights from London
Which London airport is best for long-haul international flights?
London Heathrow (LHR) offers the widest selection of non-stop long-haul flights to India, North America, and Asia. However, London Gatwick (LGW) and London Stansted (STN) also serve major Middle Eastern hub carriers that provide competitive 1-stop connections.
Does BabusFly sell tickets for flights departing from London?
No. BabusFly is a flight comparison platform. After you compare schedules, airports, and prices from London on BabusFly, you continue to the selected airline or travel provider’s website to confirm availability and complete your booking.
Should I search LHR specifically or all London airports?
Starting with LHR gives you the most non-stop long-haul options, while checking LGW can reveal competitive fares on leisure and connecting carriers.