Travelling from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours.
London is five hours ahead of Charlotte and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from CLT to LHR start from 00:10 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:59 with American Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 21 weekly Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CLT to LHR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into London (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is American Airlines.
With 76.0% of its services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CLT to LHR flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CLT and LHR include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Currently, $629 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,362. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from CLT to LHR, reserve your trip four months before your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CLT to LHR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
The address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Of the departures from Charlotte Douglas Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Charlotte Douglas Airport from central Charlotte, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CLT to LHR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to tick off its top attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.




