Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Stuttgart's timezone is UTC+1, making Stuttgart one hour ahead of London.
You can choose from 80 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. Eurowings operates the last service of the day at 19:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LHR to STR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Stuttgart (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to STR flights, with 66.96% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and STR:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Currently, $123 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $225. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to STR.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Finding cheap flights from LHR to STR is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Stuttgart Airport (STR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near STR instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Stuttgart Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Enterprise to explore Stuttgart and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Stuttgart Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to central Stuttgart
Stuttgart Airport to central Stuttgart has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Stuttgart in January.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Stuttgart Airport for July if you'd like to explore Stuttgart during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to STR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Stuttgart. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Germany, consider Essen, roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Stuttgart. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are the start of reasons to visit.