Travelling from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID): What you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when planning a flight from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Cedar Rapids is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London. The Eastern Iowa Airport is located in Cedar Rapids.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from London to CID. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to CID departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a stopover to your journey at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to CID flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to The Eastern Iowa Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CID instead:
Grab a The Eastern Iowa Airport rental car and discover Cedar Rapids and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to The Eastern Iowa Airport flight.
CID is located at 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
Getting from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to central Cedar Rapids
The centre of Cedar Rapids is roughly 11 kilometres from The Eastern Iowa Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
$1,322 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport. A return flight starts from $1,992. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to CID if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your London to The Eastern Iowa Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
The best time to fly from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
August is when most people book flights from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID). Plan your visit to Cedar Rapids in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your London to CID flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Cedar Rapids, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 31ºC.
January has temperatures of between -17ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cedar Rapids
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cedar Rapids right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to The Eastern Iowa Airport:
African American Museum of Iowa and Science Centre are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Cedar Rapids to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Ushers Ferry Historic Village.
Explore more of the United States
Madison is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cedar Rapids. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
Des Moines is another standout destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres west of Cedar Rapids. No journey is complete without experiencing Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Science Centre of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theatre and State Historical Museum.