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What airports are there in London and how to get to London Airport?

Friends who are going to the UK, do you want to know the relevant information about the airport? Whether you are traveling or studying abroad, you must know the way to the airport, so as to avoid making mistakes when traveling and causing no solution. long plane. Heathrow Airport (London Heathrow International Airport)

Heathrow International Airport is the largest and most important airport in the UK and the busiest airport in Europe, with an annual throughput of up to 70 million passengers. It is located 22 kilometers west of central London. Kilometers, airport code LHR.

As the largest international airport in the UK, it is currently used by more than 90 airlines around the world and can reach more than 170 countries around the world. The main flights from China to the UK will land at Heathrow Airport, which is also where we set foot in the UK. first stop. Heathrow Airport*** has five terminals. The distribution of commonly used air terminals from China to the UK is as follows:

How to get to Heathrow Airport

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Express (Airport Express): The Airport Express is the fastest way to travel from London to the airport. The starting point is London Paddington Railway Station. The whole journey only takes 15 minutes. You can also go to Paddington. Check in in advance at Dayton Station and enjoy free Wi-Fi on Heathrow Express. The Airport Express has two stops at Heathrow Airport, one in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and one in Terminal 5. Passengers landing or taking off from Terminal 4 need to go to Airport Express transfer points in Terminals 1, 2, and 3 (there are signs in the airport, just follow the signs or ask the staff). In addition, adult one-way fares start at 21 pounds

and first-class fares are 29.5 pounds;

2. London Underground (London Underground): London Underground Blue Line Picadilly

Line (Piccadilly Line) can directly reach the five terminals of Heathrow Airport. It takes about an hour to travel from downtown London. It should be noted that Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 are on different lines. When going there, it is best to check the terminal station of the subway. If you take the wrong one, you can change it at Terminals 1, 2, or 3. For other lines, please refer to: London Underground Guide, London Oyster Card User Guide;

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Bus (bus): many small towns around London There are direct buses to Heathrow Airport. These buses usually depart from the town's train station and are the fastest way to reach Heathrow Airport from the town. The advantage of choosing the bus is that if you have too much luggage, you don’t have to carry large and small luggage to transfer to the subway; the disadvantage is that the bus station is located in the center of Terminals 1, 2, and 3. If you go to Terminals 4 and 5, You need to get off the bus and transfer to the airport transportation; and buses are prone to traffic jams, especially during the peak hours of commuting, so if you choose to take the bus, try to avoid the morning and evening peak periods of traffic jams, and calculate the time well to avoid missing your flight;

3.Taxi (taxi): Taking a taxi from central London to Heathrow Airport takes about 40-50 minutes and costs 40-70 pounds.

As the largest international airport in the UK, Heathrow Airport is also the main airport for traveling to China. In addition to transportation, Heathrow Airport also pays more attention to tax refund, shopping and so on. LondonGatwick Airport (London Gatwick Airport)

Gatwick Airport is located in the suburbs south of London, about 40 kilometers from central London and 37 kilometers from Brighton (Brighton), as shown on the map Located halfway between Brighton and London, it is the second largest airport in the UK after Heathrow Airport, with the airport code LGW.

Gatwick Airport has two terminals: North Terminal and South Terminal. The South Terminal is the older and busier terminal of the airport and is also where the airport station is located; the North Terminal is mainly operated by Easyjet and Britannia Airways. Gatwick Airport is the base for many airlines that provide charter flights, and most flights to and from the United States are also located at this airport. It is also the second largest shipping center in the UK for Virgin and British Airways. For Chinese passengers, flights that need to connect in European or Middle Eastern countries will take off from Gatwick Airport. If they are direct, they will usually be at Heathrow Airport.

How to get to Gatwick Airport

1.Gatwick Express (Airport Express): Like Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport also has its own Airport Express. The stop in downtown London is Victoria

Station (Victoria Railway Station). The journey takes 30 minutes and runs every 15 minutes. It is the fastest way to get to the airport. The fare starts at 17.75 pounds. If it is peak period or first class seats will be more expensive.

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Bus (bus): Gatwick Airport is very, very far from central London. I have heard many people complain before that if you choose to take bus or other modes of transportation, the time will be longer. It is quite long, taking about an hour and a half, not counting the traffic jams along the way. It is not recommended to take a bus here. Unless you are going to the airport from another city, the city has a direct airport bus. If you are transiting from London, it is recommended to take the Airport Express.

LondonStanstedAirport (London Stansted Airport)

Stansted Airport is located in Essex (Essex County), northeast of London, about 48 kilometers away from central London. It is the third most important airport in London. , is the hub port of European low-cost airlines, airport code

STN. Flights mainly travel between European countries. It is the main hub of Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost airline, and also includes other airlines such as Air Berlin and Easyjet. , Monarch, Germanwings, etc.

How to get to Stansted Airport

1. Stansted Express (Stansted Airport Express): The Airport Express connects Stansted Airport to central London, stopping at Liverpool

Street (Liverpool Railway Station), Stratford (Stratford), Tottenham

Hale (Tham Hal) is the fastest way to get to the airport from London , a 45-minute journey with departures every 15 minutes and fares starting from £22.25.

2. Bus: There is a bus from Victoria Station (Victoria Railway Station) in downtown London to Stansted Airport. The journey takes one and a half hours and the fare is cheap. , but it will be more troublesome if you encounter a traffic jam midway. If you don’t have enough time, it is best not to take the bus. London Luton Airport (London Luton Airport)

Luton Airport is a famous airport in the UK mainly for leisure and vacation travel. It is 50 kilometers away from central London and is the fourth largest airport in London. The international airport is also one of London's major transportation hubs, with the airport code LTN. Luton Airport is a hub for European low-cost airlines, including Easyjet, Monarch

, Thomson, Wizz

Air) and Ryanair, most of their route services are in Europe, mainly receiving leisure vacation passengers, 78% of which come from scheduled flights and 22% from charter services.

How to get to London Luton Airport

1. Thameslink (train): Luton Airport does not have a dedicated Airport Express, but it has its own independent train station, Luton Airport

< p>Parkway, connecting Luton Airport and London King'scross Railway Station, the journey takes 25 minutes and the fare is about 10 pounds. In addition, there are direct trains from London St Pancras Railway Station to Luton Airport. The journey takes about 30 minutes and the fare ranges from 12 to 18 pounds. Trains are the fastest way to reach Luton Airport from London.

2. Bus: Many small towns in northern London have direct buses to Luton Airport. The time is also determined according to road conditions. If you depart from London city, you can take it from Victoria Railway Station. Green

The GreenLine goes directly to Luton Airport and the journey takes one and a half hours. London City Airport (London City Airport)

London City Airport is a small airport in urban London, but its name often makes people mistakenly think it is London's main airport. The airport is located in east London, about 15 kilometers from downtown London. It is the closest airport to the city center. It is a London dock airport with the airport code LCY.

The city airport does not have many routes. The airport is small and the equipment is relatively simple. The main flights of the airport are to and from 18 major commercial cities in Europe, among which there are many flights to and from Switzerland, as well as all British Airways flights. Business class to and from New York. The airport is close to the London Financial District (Canary

Wharf) and has convenient transportation. It is also the main airport chosen by many people for business travel.

There are airport buses running between London City Airport and London Canary Wharf Underground Station (Canary Wharf). There are also direct buses to the airport from outside the Liverpool Street (Liverpool

Street train station) Buses and buses are very convenient and the transportation cost is low. It only takes more than 20 minutes to take a taxi.

I would also like to remind everyone that since these small airports are far away from urban London, children who like to buy low-cost airlines need to calculate the transportation cost and time cost from the airport to the city, especially the departure of the flight. Or if it lands in the early morning or at night, you need to weigh multiple aspects.