Airports in London

London City Airport (LCY):www.londoncityairport.com is 10km (6 miles) east of the City of London.

To/from the airport: Docklands Light Railway runs to the airport.

Facilities: There are shops, bars and a restaurant at City Airport, other facilities include left luggage, a mother and baby room, tourist information and business facilities including Internet and fax.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW):www.gatwickairport.com is located 45km (28 miles) south of London.

To/from the airport: The Gatwick Express train runs regularly as does the Thameslink. There are more than 400 express coach service operating daily from the coach stations at both terminals. The official Gatwick Airport taxi service is provided by Checker Cars and cabs wait outside the terminal buildings, or you can reserve a cab ahead of time.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children's area

London Heathrow Airport (LHR):www.heathrowairport.com is located 25km (15 miles) west of London.

To/from the airport: The non-stop train service to London Paddington Station takes 15-20 minutes. The airport is also on the London Underground's Piccadilly Line, which can take passengers into central London. Numerous local buses stop at the central bus station and Terminal 4. Coaches connect the airport to more than 500 destinations throughout the UK. London's licensed black cabs serve London Heathrow Airport and are available outside all the terminals.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, nursery.

London Luton Airport (LTN):www.london-luton.com is located 51km (32 miles) northeast of London.

To/from the airport: Luton Airport Parkway Station is connected to the terminal by a free shuttle bus service. Taxis operate from the airport. Free Luton Airport Express shuttle buses run to/from the Luton Airport Parkway Station. Bus services connect the airport with the surrounding areas.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children's area.

London Stansted Airport (STN):www.stanstedairport.com is 48km (30 miles) northeast of central London.

To/from the airport: The Stansted Express runs from London Liverpool Street. Local buses run to surrounding towns. Taxis are available.

Facilities: There are restaurants, shops and bars in the terminal. Other facilities include ATMs, a bureau de change, business lounge and Internet cafe.