Travelling from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is four hours ahead of Grand Rapids and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your GRR to LHR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GRR and LHR:
O'Hare International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Right now, R 5,413 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,417. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GRR to LHR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from GRR to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
You'll find GRR at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
Of all flights departing from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, 72.98% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Grand Rapids to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near GRR:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're landing on a late Gerald R. Ford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRR to LHR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.