Which airports can I use when flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at East London (ELS).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London.

Which airports do connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London pass through?

Most connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £797 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £1,329, a difference of £533. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London takes 00m, covering 6,082 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

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.

How are flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to East London looking right now?

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to East London are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £523.

What is the time difference between London Heathrow Airport and East London?

East London is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at East London Airport (ELS)?

East London Airport (ELS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £18 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • Sixt • Avis • Budget • Firefly

How much should I expect to pay for a London Heathrow Airport to East London flight?

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London range from £744 to £1,151, with an average of £952 over the past 12 months. Anything below £744 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London typically range from £744 to £1,151. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £779 on Lufthansa.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London. It's 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 39% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London at £641 return. •July (£1,514) and December (£1,279) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 136% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Lufthansa (£779) and British Airways (£1,118) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from London Heathrow Airport to East London according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Flights via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £1,116. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) had the shortest average connection time for London Heathrow Airport to East London stopovers at 10h 24m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: £744-£1,151

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Typical prices: £499-£773

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Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

06:35 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

34h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 08:05ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£779Lufthansa

Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

06:35 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

34h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 08:05ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£782Lufthansa

Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

13:30 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

28h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 08:05ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

£795Multiple Airlines

Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

18:30 - 19:30LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

23h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 08:05ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

£795Multiple Airlines

Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

20:25 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

37h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:30 - 21:25ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

31h 55m2 stops Cape Town Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£816Multiple Airlines

Fri, 5 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

15:45 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

42h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 13:45ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

27h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

£850Multiple Airlines

Wed, 3 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

18:30 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 04:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

18h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

£1,118British Airways

Wed, 3 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

18:30 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 04:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

18h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

£1,120British Airways

Wed, 3 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

18:30 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 04:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

18h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

£1,126British Airways

Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

18:30 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

15h 30m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 06:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

20h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

£1,391British Airways

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Mon, 16 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

08:40 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

26h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:35 - 14:30ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

45h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£815Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

09:50 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

25h 15m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:30 - 08:00ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

24h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

£865Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

20:15 - 18:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

19h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:30 - 06:35ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

23h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

£882Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

20:15 - 08:20LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

34h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:30 - 06:35ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

23h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

£1,021Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

08:50 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

26h 15m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 06:20ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

19h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Kigali Intl

£1,062Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

09:50 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

24h 10m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:10 - 06:20ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

22h 10m3 stops Cape Town Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo Kigali Intl

£1,082Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

14:15 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

20h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:30 - 06:35ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

23h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

£1,116Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

14:15 - 15:25LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

23h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 06:55ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

20h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

£1,117Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

09:55 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

25h 10m3 stops Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

16:00 - 14:25ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

24h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas Paris Orly

£1,122Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

13:55 - 13:05LHR London Heathrow-ELS East London

21h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

16:00 - 14:25ELS East London-LHR London Heathrow

24h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas Paris Orly

£1,155Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London departing in January.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London. It's 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 39% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London at £641 return.
•July (£1,514) and December (£1,279) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 136% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
Only Economy class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London.
How long is a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London takes 00m, covering 6,082 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a London Heathrow Airport to East London flight?
Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London range from £744 to £1,151, with an average of £952 over the past 12 months. Anything below £744 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to East London looking right now?
One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to East London are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £523.
Which car hire options are available at East London Airport (ELS)?
East London Airport (ELS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Sixt
• Avis
• Budget
• Firefly
Which airports can I use when flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at East London (ELS).
Which airports do connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London pass through?
Most connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to East London. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £797 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £1,329, a difference of £533.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between London Heathrow Airport and East London?
East London is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average £797, about £533 less than Sunday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Heathrow Airport to East London trip for January. Fares historically average £641 return in that month – typically £873 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to East London Airport.

• Sunnyridge Lodge

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