London to Turku Flights

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport is the main airport that serves those traveling in and out of the city. You can book low-cost flights from London to any city in the world through Orbitz.com. London Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the United Kingdom. It is located west of central London and offers direct and connecting flights to locations throughout the world. The major airlines that service Heathrow Airport include Air Canada, Air France, Air China, American Airlines, Australian Airlines and British Airways. You can book flights on these, and many other airlines that fly out of this airport, on Orbitz.com.

Parking at Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport has long-term and short-term parking lots. Long-term parking is available at Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 and costs £17.90 per day. Short-term parking is available at every terminal and is free for the first 15 minutes. You are then charged £2.80 per hour. Each parking lot has shuttle services that travelers can use to get to the airport's main entrance.

London Ground Transportation

London has public busses, trams, a light rail service and a heavy rail service. London's transport system serves every area of the city and provides services directly to London Heathrow Airport. There are complimentary shuttle services available that take travelers from bus and rail stops close to the airport right to the ticket gates. There are also taxi services available to travelers as well. If you are flying into London and need transportation, book a rental car in advance on Orbitz.com.

Airport Dining Facilities

There are many places to dine in London Heathrow Airport, including Coffee Republic, The Bridge Bar, The Skylark and Bagel Street. Krispy Kreme, TGI Friday's and Starbucks are also located in the dining area. Always use Orbitz.com to find great sales on flights from London, and arrive to the airport early enough to grab a snack and relax before your trip.

The Airport in Turku

If you are traveling to Turku, Finland, by air, chances are you will be flying into Turku Airport. Located five miles north of downtown Turku, the airport offers its primary commercial air service by Finnair. Search for cheap flights to Turku on Orbitz.com to compare prices and book your flight.

Transportation from the Airport

Renting a car is one of the easiest ways to get from the airport to downtown Turku. On-site rental car service is offered, and the Orbitz.com site lets you view rental car prices in a convenient comparison chart for five different rental car companies, including Budget and Hertz. There is also a bus route traveling directly from the airport terminals to downtown Turku; you can purchase a bus ticket after boarding so you don't have to wait in line. On-site taxi service is also available at Turku Airport.

Weather in Turku

Turku, Finland, experiences cold, harsh winters that often reach 14 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Summers are pleasantly warm, with highs in July and August around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The nights can get chilly as late as May, so bring a jacket for cooler nights while visiting Turku.

Turku's Major Attractions

The medieval Turku castle was built in the late 1200s and is one of the most famous attractions in Finland. The Turku Cathedral is another celebrated historical landmark; it contains tombs of war heroes and a former queen of Sweden. Admission is free. There are also sightseeing cruises to visit the many small islands off of Finland's coast. Many attractions are seasonal; plan to visit during the late spring or summer to see them. You can plan your trip in advance by finding flights to Turku on Orbitz.com.