London: A magnificent multicultural metropolis

Vibrant and rich in culture, London is a top destination for tourists worldwide. This capital city is home to a multitude of museums, art galleries, historical monuments and places of interest. Its architectural structures, like Big Ben, London Bridge, The Houses of Parliament and the London Eye are top attractions.

When is it best to travel to London?

London is a fantastic city to travel to anytime of the year. On August Bank Holiday, London plays host to the Notting Hill Carnival, and London's Chinatown celebrates the Chinese New Year in February, with festivities and colourful parades. April is the month for the London marathon and the Boat Race.

Points to note before travelling

London is an expensive place and congestion charges apply if driving in the city's inner zone. Each vehicle is charged approximately £11 from Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm.

Local information

London airports are well connected to central London via public transport. The Piccadilly line from terminals 1, 2 or 3 is the cheapest way to travel from Heathrow Airport. A single ticket costs around £6 and the journey time takes about 30 minutes. The Heathrow Express from terminals 1, 2 and 3 offers a faster alternative. Single tickets cost around £26 and the journey duration is around 15 minutes. Taxis cost around £33 and take about 40 minutes to get to central London. The Gatwick Express is accessible from Gatwick airport South Terminal to Victoria Station and takes around 30 minutes. Single tickets cost approximately £18. Taxis cost around £22.50 each with 4 people sharing and take about an hour to central London. The Stansted Express takes around 45 minutes to Liverpool Street Station and costs £12 while a 60 minute journey via taxi cab costs around £100. The shuttle from Luton Airport to Luton Airport Parkway and a train to St, Pancreas takes around 40 minutes. Single tickets cost around £15. Book a hostel, for about £20 per night. Hotels cost about £40 or more per night. Travelling around London is easy via the underground, trains and buses. A single ticket costs around £5.70, while Travelcards cost around £12 to £15. An Oyster Card gives slight discounts and is available upon paying a £5 refundable deposit.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Aberdeen London	Outbound 24/02/25 direct EC0856 01h 40min	Return 26/02/25 direct EC0857 01h 40min	easyJet Europe	?	£54
Aberdeen London	Outbound 26/10/24 direct BA1315 01h 30min	Return 12/11/24 direct BA1304 01h 35min	British Airways		£68
Aberdeen London	Outbound 24/02/25 direct EC0856 01h 40min	Return 26/02/25 direct U20859 01h 35min	easyJet Europe	?	£62

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Belfast London	Outbound 15/12/24 direct EC0039 01h 15min	Return 17/12/24 direct EC0040 01h 20min	easyJet Europe	?	£29
Belfast London	Outbound 23/11/24 direct U20632 01h 10min	Return 17/12/24 direct EC0631 01h 15min	easyJet	?	£38
Belfast London	Outbound 15/12/24 direct RK0128 01h 20min	Return 17/12/24 direct RK0129 01h 20min	Ryanair UK	?	£30

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Cardiff London	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0635, FR0030 25h 20min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (BFS, BHD) EC0040, EI3620 23h 05min	Ryanair	?	£132
Cardiff London	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1092, KL0993 25h 10min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (AMS) KL0980, KL1087 25h 10min	KLM		£439
Cardiff London	Outbound 24/02/25 1 Stopover (ALC) VY1240, FR6646 30h 00min	Return 26/02/25 1 Stopover (EDI) U20316, LM0337 26h 55min	Vueling Airlines, Ryanair	?	£362

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Edinburgh London	Outbound 26/10/24 direct RK0597 01h 20min	Return 12/11/24 direct RK0596 01h 15min	Ryanair UK		£44
Edinburgh London	Outbound 26/10/24 direct RK0597 01h 20min	Return 12/11/24 direct RK0596 01h 15min	Ryanair UK	?	£45
Edinburgh London	Outbound 26/10/24 direct EC0307 01h 20min	Return 12/11/24 direct EC0318 01h 15min	easyJet Europe	?	£44

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Glasgow London	Outbound 26/10/24 direct EC0610 01h 15min	Return 12/11/24 direct EC0651 01h 15min	easyJet Europe	?	£42
Glasgow London	Outbound 24/02/25 direct U20411 01h 20min	Return 26/02/25 direct U20412 01h 20min	easyJet	?	£47
Glasgow London	Outbound 26/10/24 direct EC0409 01h 20min	Return 12/11/24 direct U20412 01h 20min	easyJet Europe	?	£47

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London: A magnificent multicultural metropolis

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