Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Memphis International Airport (MEM): what you need to know
The timezone in Memphis is UTC-6, which is six hours behind London.
Your LHR to MEM flight won't wait if you're 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.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Memphis International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and MEM:
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How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Memphis International Airport flight is $1,068. A round-trip fare is currently $1,609. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to MEM, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Memphis International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to MEM.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Memphis International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Memphis International Airport (MEM)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Memphis International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near MEM:
Hit the road running by picking up a Memphis International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Memphis's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Memphis International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to central Memphis
MEM is located at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
Memphis International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Memphis. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
October is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Memphis International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Memphis in January.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Memphis International Airport for July if you want to go to Memphis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to MEM sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Add a new chapter to your the United States adventure with a visit to New South Memphis, located around 6 kilometres south of Memphis. Big River Crossing is just one of the top sights to put on your to-do list.
Any trip to the United States wouldn't be complete without visiting Nashville. Grand Ole Opry is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 322 kilometres east of Memphis.