London: Getting There

Airports Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the world's largest international hub. Smaller Gatwick Airport (LGW), though further from the city, frequently saves on fares and headaches.

Airlines Most international airlines serve LHR, along with U.S. carriers American and United. U.S. airlines Delta, American, US Airways, Continental, and Northwest – plus low-cost Zoom Airlines – join the extensive international carriers serving LGW.

Flight Times About 10 hours non-stop from the West Coast; 7.5 hours from the Midwest; 6.5 hours from the Northeast.