London to Turin 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.

Turin Caselle Airport

Torino, or Turin, is a city in northern Italy with a rich cultural history. It is simple to book flights to Torino with Orbitz.com. Torino's main gateway is the Turin Caselle Airport. The airport is inside the town of Caselle and is connected to Torino through the motorway. Turin Caselle Airport is 15 km, or nine miles, from the city center of Torino. The airport received massive renovations for the 1990 FIFA World Cup and again in 2005 for the Winter Olympics. Turin Airport received the ACI Europe Best Airport Awards in 2007 and 2008. Travelers coming from Rome and Naples can book flights on major international carriers such as Lufthansa, Air France and Alitalia. Other airlines that provides service to the airport include Air One, British Airways, Belle Air, RyanAir and Luxair.

Transportation from the Airport

A railway station is located just 150 meters from the terminal, with a train running every 30 minutes to Turin GTT Dora Railway Station. The DoraFly bus takes passengers to the Porta Susa FS Station, the TorinoMetro and to the city centre. The SADEM bus service also operates from the airport to the city centre in around 45 minutes. Those who want to go to the Olympic Mountains can reserve seats to the airport's bus charter. You can make reservations with Orbitz.com or through the airport's website. Travelers can also ride a public taxi located at the exit in the Arrival level or hire a car through the rental companies located near the exit of the arrival area.

Weather in Torino

Torino enjoys a more continental climate rather than a Mediterranean climate. Summers can be warm but not hot, while winters are cold but not harsh. Summer temperatures often average 27 degrees Celsius, while temperatures during the winter months of January and February can drop to negative three degrees Celsius. Spring and autumn bring rain. Packing a holiday planner can help you note and remember the quite unpredictable weather in Torino

Major Attractions in Torino

The city is not as popular as Rome or Florence, but it boasts pleasant villas, scenic views of the Italian Alps and examples of Baroque architecture. It is the home of the renowned Turin Shroud, or Duomo di San Giovanni, a controversial relic that is stored in a vault underneath Turin's Cathedral. Palazzo Reale is a grand declaration of the city's royal history. Other notable buildings include the Palazzo Cavour, Palazzo Madama and the Santuario della Consolata. Budget flights to Torino can be scheduled with Orbitz.com.