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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 17:05 and lands at 01:11
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 08:01.

The flight takes about 8h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport takes 8h 06m, covering 4,198 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport range from £644 to £982, with an average of £799 over the past 12 months. Anything below £644 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £799 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £582 return via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared with £819 for direct.

Virgin Atlantic is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport flights are:

• Virgin Atlantic: 90% on time
• British Airways: 87% on time
• Delta: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £42–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• Delta
• Virgin Atlantic
• Air France
• KLM

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £280, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 37% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £752 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £869, a difference of £118.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Atlanta and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Virgin Atlantic
• British Airways

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 30m, compared to 11h 30m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 12h 17m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

London Heathrow Airport is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta (British Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.