Flying from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to London: what you need to know
London is five hours ahead of Charlottesville, where Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is located. London runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CHO to London flight.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from CHO to London. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Travelling from central Charlottesville to CHO takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near CHO. Whether you have an early flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to London or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for CHO is 100 Bowen Loop.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to London
The best price we've found for a one-way Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to London flight is R 5,502. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,678. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from CHO to London, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance of your flight from CHO to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is around 48 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Once your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to London has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
After stepping off your CHO to London flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from LGW three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport (STN) is around 56 kilometres from central London. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've stepped off your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to London.
The journey will take roughly 45 minutes by public transport.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near STN after your CHO to London flight. Recover from your travel day or just give yourself time to get your footing in a new city at:
Around four weeks before your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to London is a good time to book your vehicle from STN. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or score some early bird savings.
Best time to go to London
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to London. July is the busiest month to travel to London. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to London plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CHO to London in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to London, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres northwest of London. No journey is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.