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.

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 colorful parades. April is the month for the London marathon and the Boat Race.

Points to note before travelling

London is an expensive place and it is important to note if renting a car that 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.

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 Charlotte London	Outbound 12/01/24 direct BA1599 08h 00min	Return 12/24/24 direct BA1596 09h 20min	British Airways	?	$579
Charlotte London	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (YYZ, YUL) AC8746, AC0418, AC0866 16h 50min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (ZRH, MUC) LX0325, LX1100, LX4036 28h 45min	Air Canada		$596
Charlotte London	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (IAD, EWR) UA6023, UA2398, UA0904 12h 32min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (MUC) LH2483, LH0428 25h 40min	United Airlines	?	$583

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Atlanta London	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (CPH, OSL) SK0930, SK1456, SK0811 18h 05min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0500, SK0929 15h 20min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$511
Atlanta London	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0930, SK1501 21h 15min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0500, SK0929 15h 20min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$525
Best option Atlanta London	Outbound 02/19/25 direct BA0226 08h 00min	Return 03/10/25 direct BA0227 09h 35min	British Airways	?	$585

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Austin London	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (YYZ) AC1042, AC0854 12h 35min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (ZRH, YYZ) AC6828, AC0881, AC1043 50h 03min	Air Canada	?	$566
Austin London	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (ORD) UA0210, UA0938 15h 35min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (MUC, ORD) LH2483, UA0952, UA0457 31h 14min	United Airlines	?	$566
Best option Austin London	Outbound 02/19/25 direct AY5410 09h 05min	Return 03/10/25 direct AY5409 10h 45min	Finnair	?	$607

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Boston London	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0218, TP1366 23h 30min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1363, TP0217 13h 30min	TAP Air Portugal		$463
Boston London	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0218, TP1366 23h 30min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1363, TP0217 13h 30min	TAP Air Portugal		$474
Best option Boston London	Outbound 02/19/25 direct VS0158 06h 45min	Return 03/10/25 direct VS0157 07h 55min	Virgin Atlantic Airways	?	$540

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Chicago London	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0244, TP1366 20h 15min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1363, TP0243 15h 30min	TAP Air Portugal		$464
Chicago London	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0852, FI0470 10h 25min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0471, FI0853 11h 25min	Icelandair		$465
Best option Chicago London	Outbound 02/19/25 direct BA1541 07h 35min	Return 03/10/25 direct BA0297 09h 00min	British Airways	?	$585

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London: A magnificent multicultural metropolis

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	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Las Vegas London	Outbound 12/13/24 2 Stopovers (IAH, MCO) F91966, F94978, Z00784 38h 56min	Return 12/31/24 direct Z00777 10h 40min	Frontier Airlines, Norse Atlantic UK	?	$715
Las Vegas London	Outbound 12/13/24 2 Stopovers (PHL, MCO) NK0904, NK0721, Z00784 27h 33min	Return 12/31/24 direct Z00777 10h 40min	Spirit Airlines, Norse Atlantic UK		$806
Best option Las Vegas London	Outbound 12/13/24 direct BA0274 10h 00min	Return 12/31/24 direct BA0275 10h 45min	British Airways	?	$966