Travelling from London to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
You can take your pick of a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). 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.
The timezone in Lexington is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London. Blue Grass Airport is located in Lexington.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to LEX.
Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to LEX with a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and LEX include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Blue Grass Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to LEX flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Blue Grass Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN touch down at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Blue Grass Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LEX instead:
LEX is located at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
Blue Grass Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Lexington. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
At the moment, R 6,855 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Blue Grass Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,079. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to LEX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your London to Blue Grass Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from London to Blue Grass Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). July is the peak month for travel to Lexington. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
Before locking in your London to LEX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Lexington, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Blue Grass Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Lexington
Start your Lexington trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Blue Grass Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your Lexington trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Association Inc and James E. Pepper Distillery.
Explore more of the United States
Lexington has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north-east of Lexington, a trip to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Lexington. No journey is complete without seeing 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.