Travelling from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): What you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Jump on a direct London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 35 minutes.
Atlanta is four hours behind London. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located in Atlanta, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), with 35 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from LHR to ATL is the 9:20am Delta Air Lines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 5:25pm with Delta Air Lines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from London to ATL.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Pick from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport departing from LHR. Get on board with any of these:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LHR and ATL is Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to ATL leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to ATL flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a plane ticket from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and ATL are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Have a late flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near ATL and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car and discover Atlanta and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to central Atlanta is about 13 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Currently, R 4,197 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,555. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to ATL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). July is when most people travel to Atlanta. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
When booking your London to ATL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Atlanta
Once you've booked your flight from London to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Atlanta:
There are loads of things to do in Atlanta when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Georgia Aquarium followed by Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres west of Atlanta, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with attractions like 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Civil Rights District.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, consider Montgomery, roughly 225 kilometres south-west of Atlanta. Civil Rights Memorial, Natl memorial for peace and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church are the start of reasons to visit.