Flying from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London five hours ahead of Wilmington.
Give yourself enough time to make your ILM to LHR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Wilmington Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ILM and LHR:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$572 is currently the best price for a one-way Wilmington Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,453. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ILM to LHR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Wilmington Airport to London Heathrow Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ILM to LHR.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Wilmington Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Wilmington Airport (ILM)
ILM's address is 1740 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Wilmington Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Wilmington to Wilmington Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ILM? If you've booked an early flight from Wilmington Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider staying in a hotel near LHR if you're taking a late Wilmington Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and see more of London and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Wilmington Airport to London Heathrow Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Wilmington Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ILM to LHR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.