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London to Washington DC 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.
Washington DC Airport
Orbitz.com can help you book cheap flights to Washington DC, which is served by Dulles International Airport. Dulles is located 26 miles from Washington DC, in Chantilly, Virginia. It was the first American airport designed for commercial travel. The airport offers nonstop service to 114 destinations within the United States as well as 37 international locations. Orbitz.com can help you find deals on your air ticket.
Transportation
Dulles airport offers more than 24,000 public parking spaces, with most requiring an hourly fee for use. The airport provides an economy lot as well as valet parking. Visitors picking up passengers can utilize the cell phone waiting area. Dulles International Airport offers a variety of transportation options, including taxis, coaches and shuttles. Rental cars, Metrorail, and Metrobus are also convenient transportation options that are readily available. Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Washington DC costs around $20. A one-way Metrorail fare is $1.70, and a one-way Metrobus fare is $1.60.
Weather
Generally, the weather in Washington DC is mild compared to other East Coast cities. Winter temperatures can dip as low as 24°F, and the area occasionally gets snowstorms. Springtime is mild, with temperatures averaging 60°F. Summer months can get very hot, with average temperatures around 89°F. The fall temperatures often average 54°F.
Dulles Airport Restaurants
Many restaurants are available to passengers at the Dulles International Airport. Five Guys, Harry's Tap Room, Capital Grounds Coffee, California Tortilla, and Vino Volo Wine Room are just a sampling of the dining options. Checking Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Washington DC is your best bet for finding great deals.
Cheap flights from London to Washington DC
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from London to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Feb 21 | London (LGW) | Washington DC (IAD) |
US Airways
|
$718 |
| Return Mon, Feb 25 | Washington DC (IAD) | London (LGW) |
US Airways |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from London to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Feb 21 | London (LGW) | Washington DC (IAD) |
US Airways
|
$718 |
| Return Mon, Feb 25 | Washington DC (IAD) | London (LGW) |
US Airways |
Best one-week trip in February from London to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Mon, Feb 18 | London (LHR) | Washington DC (IAD) |
Virgin Atlantic
|
$729 |
| Return Mon, Feb 25 | Washington DC (IAD) | London (LHR) |
Virgin Atlantic |
March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from London to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Mar 28 | London (LHR) | Washington DC (IAD) |
Virgin Atlantic
|
$729 |
| Return Mon, Apr 1 | Washington DC (IAD) | London (LHR) |
Virgin Atlantic |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from London to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Mar 7 | London (LHR) | Washington DC (IAD) |
Virgin Atlantic
|
$729 |
| Return Tue, Apr 2 | Washington DC (IAD) | London (LHR) |
Virgin Atlantic |
Best one-week trip in March from London to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Mar 21 | London (LHR) | Washington DC (IAD) |
Virgin Atlantic
|
$729 |
| Return Thu, Mar 28 | Washington DC (IAD) | London (LHR) |
Virgin Atlantic |
April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from London to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Apr 19 | London (LHR) | Washington DC (IAD) |
Icelandair
|
$935 |
| Return Sun, Apr 21 | Washington DC (IAD) | London (LHR) |
Icelandair |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from London to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 4 | London (LHR) | Washington DC (IAD) |
Delta Air Lines
|
$865 |
| Return Tue, Apr 23 | Washington DC (IAD) | London (LHR) |
Delta Air Lines |
Best one-week trip in April from London to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Apr 5 | London (LHR) | Washington DC (IAD) |
Virgin Atlantic
|
$1,010 |
| Return Fri, Apr 12 | Washington DC (IAD) | London (LHR) |
Virgin Atlantic |
Flight facts
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- 16 direct flights are operating from London to Washington DC today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 8h 25m.
- Lufthansa flight 9226 (1:40 AM GMT, Boeing 767-300 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from London to Washington DC.
- American Airlines flight 6193 (11:00 AM GMT, Boeing 777) is today's latest available flight from London to Washington DC.
- Today's shortest direct flight from London to Washington DC (American Airlines flight 6193, Boeing 777) takes 8h 15m.
- Today's longest direct flight from London to Washington DC (American Airlines flight 6178, Boeing 767 Passenger) takes 8h 45m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from London to Washington DC
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US Airways | LON | WAS | Wed, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 30 | $717 |
|
Virgin Atlantic | LON | WAS | Mon, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 1 | $728 |
United Airlines | LON | WAS | Mon, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 30 | $729 |
Air Canada | LON | WAS | Thu, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 31 | $742 |
American Airlines | LON | WAS | Wed, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 30 | $742 |
Iberia | LON | WAS | Thu, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 31 | $742 |
British Airways | LON | WAS | Thu, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 31 | $742 |
Lufthansa | LON | WAS | Thu, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 31 | $743 |
|
Delta Air Lines | LON | WAS | Wed, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 30 | $750 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | LON | WAS | Wed, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 30 | $755 |
Brussels Airlines | LON | WAS | Thu, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 20 | $774 |
Aeroflot Russian Airlines | LON | WAS | Wed, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 4 | $877 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Sat, Jan 5, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| Lufthansa | LH9226 | LHR | 7:40 AM | IAD | 11:05 AM | 763 | 8hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA923 | LHR | 7:40 AM | IAD | 11:05 AM | 763 | 8hr 25min |
| American Airlines | AA6168 | LHR | 10:45 AM | IAD | 2:05 PM | 777 | 8hr 20min |
| British Airways | BA217 | LHR | 10:45 AM | IAD | 2:05 PM | 777 | 8hr 20min |
| Iberia | IB4653 | LHR | 10:45 AM | IAD | 2:05 PM | 777 | 8hr 20min |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS021 | LHR | 11:30 AM | IAD | 3:10 PM | 333 | 8hr 40min |
| Lufthansa | LH9260 | LHR | 12:00 PM | IAD | 3:25 PM | 777 | 8hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA919 | LHR | 12:00 PM | IAD | 3:25 PM | 777 | 8hr 25min |
| American Airlines | AA6178 | LHR | 2:20 PM | IAD | 6:05 PM | 767 | 8hr 45min |
| British Airways | BA265 | LHR | 2:20 PM | IAD | 6:05 PM | 767 | 8hr 45min |
| Iberia | IB4655 | LHR | 2:20 PM | IAD | 6:05 PM | 767 | 8hr 45min |
| Lufthansa | LH9266 | LHR | 4:20 PM | IAD | 7:35 PM | 777 | 8hr 15min |
| United Airlines | UA925 | LHR | 4:20 PM | IAD | 7:35 PM | 777 | 8hr 15min |
| American Airlines | AA6193 | LHR | 5:00 PM | IAD | 8:15 PM | 777 | 8hr 15min |
| British Airways | BA293 | LHR | 5:00 PM | IAD | 8:15 PM | 777 | 8hr 15min |
| Iberia | IB4657 | LHR | 5:00 PM | IAD | 8:15 PM | 777 | 8hr 15min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United Airlines |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
American Airlines |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
Virgin Atlantic |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
|
Lufthansa |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
Iberia |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
British Airways |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Airports in London, , GB
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1
Heathrow airport (LHR)
Distance from City Center: 14 miles
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2
Gatwick airport (LGW)
Distance from City Center: 24.4 miles
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3
Stansted airport (STN)
Distance from City Center: 30.2 miles
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4
Luton Airport (LTN)
Distance from City Center: 27.4 miles
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5
London City Airport (LCY)
Distance from City Center: 7.4 miles
Airports in Washington DC, DC, US
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1
Reagan Airport (DCA)
Distance from City Center: 3 miles
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2
Dulles Airport (IAD)
Distance from City Center: 22.3 miles
