Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Albany International Airport (ALB): what you need to know
Your LHR to ALB flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Albany International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and ALB:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Albany International Airport (ALB)
Right now, R 8,632 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Albany International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,144. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to ALB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Albany International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to ALB.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Albany International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Albany International Airport (ALB)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Albany International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near ALB:
Grab an Albany International Airport rental car and explore Albany and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Albany International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Albany International Airport (ALB) to central Albany
ALB is located at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
Albany International Airport to central Albany has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Albany International Airport (ALB)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Albany International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Albany in April.
The warmest month in Albany is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Albany International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to ALB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC (9ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Albany, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey around 209 kilometres south to New York to tick off its top sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States and is around 322 kilometres south of Albany. No trip is complete without visiting Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.