Major international gateway with rail and road connections into central London.
United Kingdom · LHR
London
Historic streets, global dining, theatre, design and effortless onward connections — plan a London journey with the details that matter before you fly.
Example departureJFKNew York
ArrivalLHRLondon Heathrow
Know before you go
Main airportLondon Heathrow (LHR)
Local currencyGBP · Pound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Best travel windowMay – September
Time zoneEurope / London
Trip characterCity · Culture · Business
London, planned properly.
A more useful first look at the city: airport, local money, timing and the practical details that shape the first day of your trip.
Cards and contactless payments are widely used across transport, dining and retail.
A global city with multilingual visitor services across airports and major attractions.
Longer daylight hours and a busy calendar of outdoor events and cultural activity.
Check seasonal clock changes when coordinating airport transfers or connections.
Well suited to short breaks, theatre weekends, business travel and onward European trips.
Explore the city
Three London moods.
Mix landmark London with neighbourhood time so the trip feels less like a checklist and more like a city stay.
Iconic London
Westminster & the Thames
Classic river views, major landmarks and an easy first orientation to the city.
Neighbourhood
Notting Hill
Colourful streets, cafés and slower mornings away from the busiest landmarks.
Riverside
Tower Bridge
Historic architecture and an atmospheric walk along the eastern Thames.
Arrival planning
From Heathrow to your first hour in London.
Keep the arrival simple: know where you land, how you plan to reach the city and where to check changes before leaving for the airport.
Check terminal details before departure
Use Flight Status close to travel time for the latest AERIS itinerary information available in the project.
Plan the airport transfer
Rail and road options connect Heathrow with central London. Allow extra time during busy arrival periods.
Review baggage before check-in
Confirm your selected fare allowance and any additional baggage from the Baggage Centre.
Keep the itinerary accessible
Save or print your AERIS itinerary summary so your booking reference and route details stay easy to reach.