London Airport

London has five international airports, two of which are in the city centre area and three in the Greater London region. Due to its central location, London City Airport is used primarily by business travellers. Most passengers, however, use Heathrow airport which is well integrated into the London underground. London Gatwick airport is located south of the city of London, and is the second largest airport in the UK and easily accessible by train. To the north of London is London Stansted airport which is mainly used by low-cost airlines and is also the base of Ryanair. London Luton, which is also north of London, is, amongst others, served by the British airline Easy jet. [More]

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A city break in London with its many tourist attractions, is highly recommended at any time of the year. Flying to London is an easy way to get to the city for anyone planning a short trip, as well as for those who want to stay longer. A wide range of accommodation is available to suit all pockets ranging from a night in a hostel or bed and breakfast or a hotel. Families may prefer to stay in an apartment. There are plenty of central yet cheap hotels in London, for example the Dylan Hotel Apartments and the Kensington Court Hotel Lancaster.

Sights which should not be missed include the Tower of London where the British Crown Jewels can be admired; Big Ben at Westminster Palace and London Bridge - the most famous bridge over the River Thames. Shopping is another popular pastime for tourists in London. There is something to suit all tastes, whether it be Oxford Street, Harrods or one of the huge markets such as Camden Market.

London underground is an easy and convenient way to explore the city. Eleven lines operate daily from 5 am to 1 am (on Sundays from 7 am to midnight) serving 260 stations on 402 miles of train line. Trains run at 2 to 10 minute intervals. Alternatively, there are taxis and buses.

Airport Name	London
City	London
Region	England
Country	United Kingdom
Timezone	Europe/London
IATA-Code	LON
	Runway Name Length Width 3,902 m m