Travelling from London to Logan International Airport (BOS): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Logan International Airport (BOS). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Around 7 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct London to Logan International Airport flight.
Logan International Airport is located in Boston. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
With 52 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Logan International Airport (BOS) is the most popular route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 8:25am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from LHR to BOS is with British Airways at 8:10pm.
Your flight from London to BOS won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Logan International Airport (BOS) operate from here.
A range of airlines at LHR offer direct flights from London to Logan International Airport. These are some of the go-tos:
Most travellers prefer to book seats with British Airways from LHR to BOS.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is JetBlue Airways.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to BOS with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and BOS include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Logan International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider starting your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Logan International Airport (BOS) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
JetBlue Airways offers direct flights from London to BOS departing from LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in one go.
JetBlue Airways attracts the most bookings on the LGW to BOS route.
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Logan International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to BOS flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a plane ticket from London to Logan International Airport (BOS) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and BOS include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Logan International Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Logan International Airport (BOS)
If you have a late flight from London to Logan International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BOS:
Travel at your own pace with a Logan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and chase adventure across Boston and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around one week before your London to Logan International Airport flight.
You'll find BOS at One Harborside Drive.
Getting from Logan International Airport (BOS) to central Boston
Central Boston is around 3 kilometres from Logan International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Logan International Airport (BOS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Logan International Airport is R 4,677. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,784. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from London to BOS by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
October is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a London to Logan International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Logan International Airport (BOS)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Logan International Airport (BOS). Visit Boston in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Boston is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your London to BOS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Logan International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Boston
Start your Boston trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Logan International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Freedom Trail are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Boston travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Quincy Market.
Explore more of the United States
Yonkers is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Boston. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Westchester, Unity Park and Philipse Manor Hall.
Around 137 kilometres west of Boston, Springfield is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Titanic Museum, Basketball Hall of Fame and Springfield Museums.