Flying from London to Memphis International Airport (MEM): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Memphis International Airport (MEM), you'll have a good range of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Memphis is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London. Memphis International Airport is located in Memphis.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to MEM, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to MEM with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving 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. Major stopovers between LHR and MEM include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Memphis International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Memphis International Airport with a stop at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). A major stopover between London Gatwick Airport and MEM, it's a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MEM flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of 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.
Make catching an early London to Memphis International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Have a late flight from London to Memphis International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near MEM and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab a Memphis International Airport rental car and explore Memphis and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Memphis International Airport flight.
The address for MEM is 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
Getting from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to central Memphis
Memphis International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Memphis. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Memphis International Airport is R 5,663. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,559. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to MEM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London to Memphis International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Memphis International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Memphis International Airport (MEM). July is the busiest month to travel to Memphis. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Memphis is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your London to MEM plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Memphis International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Memphis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Memphis right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Memphis International Airport:
Your Memphis trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you can't miss include Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Elvis Presley's Home and National Civil Rights Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Memphis is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres west of Memphis, a visit to Little Rock will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Visitor Centre and River Market District.
Clarksville is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres north-east of Memphis. No journey is complete without visiting North Ford Street Mountain Bike Trail Park, Sherwood Forest Park and Fort Sevier/Fort Defiance/Fort Bruce Civil War Park and Interpretive Centre.
