Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is 11 hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SYD to LHR flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SYD and LHR include:
Dubai Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$767 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,475. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SYD to LHR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Sydney Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to LHR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of the flights that depart from Sydney Airport, 66% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sydney Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a late Sydney Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to London Heathrow Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Sydney Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to LHR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to tick off its must-visit sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.