Cheap flights to United Kingdom

Peak season

Made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, travellers planning flights to the United Kingdom could find it hard to choose just one place to visit. The United Kingdom is a year-round flight destination and from north to south, travellers are spoiled for choice with the range of attractions. Peak season for flights to London and the major tourist centres are the summer months (June to August) when temperatures range between 14C and 30C. At this time there are an abundance of events taking place, so be prepared for queues and crowds, especially in London which hosts the City of London Festival, Wimbledon, British Summer Time Hyde Park and many more. Scotland has its own fun in the sun with the Edinburgh Festival running throughout most of August. Christmas and New Year is peak travel time for Brits so be prepared for lots of people on your flight during this period.

Off Season

Winter (December to February) is the off season in the United Kingdom with single digit temperatures and rain, hail, sleet and snow lashing the country. But it’s not all bad news, winter means fewer tourists and more chance of scoring discounted hotel rooms and cheap flights. Although many attractions close for the season, many museums and theatres are in full swing. This is also the best time to visit the United Kingdom for participating in winter sports. Scotland has five main areas for winter sports: Nevis Range, Glencoe, Glenshee, Cairngorm and the Lecht.

How long is the flight to the United Kingdom?

Flights from Sydney to the United Kingdom – 22 hrs 50 mins

Flights from Melbourne to the United Kingdom – 21 hrs 10 mins

Flights from Brisbane to the United Kingdom – 21 hrs 25 mins

Flights from Perth to the United Kingdom – 18 hrs 45 mins

Which airlines operate flights to the United Kingdom?

There are many airlines that operate flights to the United Kingdom from Australia including: Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Air, Cathay Pacific, China Air, Emirates, Qantas, KLM and national carrier British Airways. Although London is the main port of call for most airlines, it is possible to fly direct to other cities such as Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh for a reasonable price.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

All major airports in the United Kingdom have excellent rail connections to the city centres. Even in London it only takes 15 minutes to reach Paddington Station via the Heathrow Express. Buses and taxis can be found outside the arrivals terminals, and all the major car rental companies are represented at airports and in cities around the UK.

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What is good to know if travelling to United Kingdom?

• London is an expensive city, but culture vultures can enjoy museums and galleries free of charge. These include the National Gallery, Royal Academy, Tate Britain and Tate Modern, the Imperial War Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Outside London there are The National Football Museum in Preston; The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead and the national museums of Scotland and Wales to name just a few.

• Free city walking tours can immediately made us feel a little richer in the pocket. Check out free walking tours in Bath, London and Scotland when travelling around the United Kingdom.

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How popular are flights to United Kingdom this year?

Flights to United Kingdom have seen a 12% decrease in demand compared to the previous year.