Question 1

Where are the main airports in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The most well-known international airports in the UK are in London – Heathrow, Gatwick, London City Airport and Stansted Airport, as well as the perhaps lesser-known Luton Airport. The other major UK cities and those in other UK countries also have their own airports, so you can land in virtually any region. Glasgow and Edinburgh have two main Scottish airports, with Belfast the home of the main Northern Ireland one. Back in England you can land in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds or Newcastle, among others.

Question 2

What major events are worth flying to the United Kingdom for?

Accepted Answer

The UK offers several annual festivals and events that are world-famous tourist attractions. Music lovers flock to the Glastonbury and Reading Festivals each year, and tennis fans have Wimbledon to look forward to. Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is worth visiting in the Northern Hemisphere winter, and London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are something to behold.

Question 3

How much time should I budget to travel into London from its three main airports?

Accepted Answer

It’s pretty convenient getting to the centre of London from any of its airports. Heathrow is the closest, and the easiest way to travel to central London is to take the Heathrow Express, which will get you there in about 15min. From London Gatwick, you can catch a Southern Service train that leaves every 15min to London Victoria Station. If you’ve landed at Stansted Airport, the Stansted Express gets you to London in about 50min.

Question 4

What are the closest airports to the UK’s coastal resorts?

Accepted Answer

Southampton Airport is well-placed for you to reach all the seaside resorts on the south coast of England, most notably the hugely popular Brighton and Hove area. The other desirable coastal region in the country is Blackpool, with Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport the closest. To reach the Cornwall coast you could land at Exeter or Bristol airports, but public transport from Heathrow will get you there quicker, making it the best option.

Question 5

How can I reach Manchester city centre if I land at Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Accepted Answer

Passengers landing at Manchester Airport have plenty of convenient transport options to reach the city centre. You can take the Metrolink tram from the airport train station, which is connected to the Arrivals terminals by moving walkway systems. You will also find taxis located outside the terminals.

Question 6

Where should I fly to if I want to visit the Isle of Skye?

Accepted Answer

If you want to visit the Isle of Skye in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV) and reach Skye by car, via the Skye bridge, in around 2h 30min. You can also fly to major Scottish Airports, such as Edinburgh (EDI) or Glasgow (GLA). From both these cities, you can drive to Skye in around 5h. Flying to larger airports, like GLA and EDI, may save you money and allow you to fly direct from other UK airports.

Question 7

Do I need a visa for flights to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

UK passengers on flights to the United Kingdom do not need to have a visa to travel within the UK. Although you do not need a passport for visiting other parts of the UK, including Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, most travellers take their passport to use as ID when checking in at the airport.

Question 8

Which is the best airport for visiting the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

The Lake District is located in the north of England and is close to several major airports, including Manchester, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL). While all these airports are located around 1h 30min from the Lake District by car, you will find Manchester the most convenient if you are relying on public transport to reach rural areas.

Question 9

Are direct flights available from London to other parts of the UK?

Accepted Answer

You can find a range of direct flights to the United Kingdom from London airports. British Airways offers direct flights between London Heathrow and Manchester. You can also fly direct from London Stansted (STN) to Edinburgh Airport with Ryanair and from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow with EasyJet.

Question 10

Can you fly direct between Northern Ireland and Wales?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights are available between Belfast International Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland, and Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales with Ryanair, British Airways, and Aer Lingus. These flights take around 1h 15min.

Question 11

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/United-Kingdom-GB0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/United-Kingdom-GB0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/United-Kingdom-GB0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/United-Kingdom-GB0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Kingdom is Bournemouth Airport (BOH), with an average flight price of £29.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as £264. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are £368 on average.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £565 on average. Morning departures are around 9% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £616.

Question 18

What is the cheapest flight to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to the United Kingdom from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to London Heathrow Airport, at £23 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £23.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom is February, when tickets cost £65 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £105 and £97 respectively.

Question 20

How long is the flight to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom takes 1h 26m, covering a distance of 305 miles. The shortest route is Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS) with an average flight time of 0h 45m.

Question 21

What are the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Belfast (32% of total searches to the United Kingdom). The next most popular destinations are London (28%) and Edinburgh (18%). Searches for flights to Glasgow (9%), to Manchester (3%), and to Newquay (3%) are also popular.

Question 22

How much is a flight to the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

A flight to the United Kingdom costs £297 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £15 for the route Londonderry (LDY) to Birmingham (BHX). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Edinburgh to Birmingham which costs £162 on average, and Glasgow to Birmingham, which costs £202 on average.

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