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£636+ Cheap flights to East London

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— ELS
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to East London in 2026

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Cheapest flights to East London
Explore the most affordable flight options available to East London. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Fri 1/507:25
LHR
-
ELS
2 stops27h 35m
Lufthansa
Sun 24/512:35
ELS
-
LHR
2 stops35h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/3£636
Mon 20/421:00
LHR
-
ELS
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/416:00
ELS
-
LHR
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£698
Tue 14/419:25
LHR
-
ELS
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/408:35
ELS
-
LHR
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£709
Thu 23/408:05
LHR
-
ELS
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/407:30
ELS
-
LHR
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£733
Mon 20/409:15
LCY
-
ELS
2 stops25h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 27/412:35
ELS
-
LCY
2 stops30h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/3£814
Mon 23/310:00
LCY
-
ELS
3 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/412:35
ELS
-
LCY
3 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£872
Tue 14/409:15
LCY
-
ELS
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/413:40
ELS
-
LCY
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£918
Mon 20/418:00
LCY
-
ELS
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/416:00
ELS
-
LCY
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£944
Thu 23/418:00
LCY
-
ELS
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/416:00
ELS
-
LCY
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£1,141
Sun 5/420:45
LCY
-
ELS
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/412:35
ELS
-
LCY
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£1,948
Thu 26/320:05
LCY
-
ELS
2 stops37h 55m
KLM
Sat 11/412:35
ELS
-
LCY
2 stops29h 45m
KLM
Deal found 8/3£2,913
Thu 12/318:15
LCY
-
ELS
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/308:50
ELS
-
LCY
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£6,939

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£636
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 1/5-24/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • London to East London
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

08:30-12:00

2 stops26h 30m

East London

Sun 24/5

12:35-22:40

2 stops35h 05m

£650

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

21:00-17:30

2 stops19h 30m

East London

Mon 27/4

16:00-17:00

2 stops26h 00m

£741

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Thu 23/4

06:30-08:55

2 stops25h 25m

East London

Thu 30/4

13:40-06:30

1 stop17h 50m

£757

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Mon 20/4

09:15-12:00

2 stops25h 45m

East London

Mon 27/4

12:35-17:55

2 stops30h 20m

£814

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Mon 23/3

10:00-15:25

3 stops27h 25m

East London

Wed 8/4

12:35-19:45

3 stops32h 10m

£872

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Tue 14/4

09:15-12:05

2 stops25h 50m

East London

Thu 23/4

13:40-08:40

2 stops20h 00m

£918

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

14:25-19:30

2 stops28h 05m

East London

Mon 11/5

07:30-12:25

2 stops29h 55m

£928

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Mon 20/4

18:00-15:25

2 stops20h 25m

East London

Mon 27/4

16:00-08:40

2 stops17h 40m

£944
Fastest return journey

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

20:50-12:00

1 stop14h 10m

East London

Sun 24/5

12:35-06:30

1 stop18h 55m

£1,016

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

13:35-14:35

3 stops24h 00m

East London

Thu 23/4

08:35-07:40

2 stops24h 05m

£1,040

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Everything you need to know about your flight to East London

How long is the flight to East London?

On average, a flight from London to East London takes 21 hours 22 minutes. Flights to East London from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to East London?

The most popular airlines flying from London to East London are Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and British Airways.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £606
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £463
British Airways
British Airways
From £1,311

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to East London?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to East London are Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Rainfall in East London by month

Plan your trip to East London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in East London ranges from 30.0 - 90.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit East London when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in East London by month

Plan your trip to East London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to East London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

FAQs about flying to East London

Getting around East London

There is no organised public transport system in East London, so car hire is the most practical and convenient choice for visitors wanting to explore. Car hire firms have offices at the airport and in town. Otherwise, taxis are not too expensive and can be pre-booked.

Visitors should take the usual safety precautions when out and about, especially at night, and seek local advice where necessary. Always follow local guidance concerning currents and tides when it comes to beach safety. 

  • When is the best time to fly to East London?

    East London is a great place to visit at any time of year although the very humid climate means it is never completely dry. Humidity levels reach over 80% between November and March. The least humid time to visit when the rainfalls are at their lower levels is in June and July which are also the coolest months.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to East London?

    Booking a flight to East London (ELS) is your only option if you intend on flying to East London. It is only a 5.1 mi journey from East London to East London’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to East London if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to East London on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to East London?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to East London.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in East London?

    East London is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in East London. One-way flights to East London typically cost £34, while return flights cost around £39.

  • How much is a return flight to East London?

    A return flight to East London will typically cost around £69, however they can be found for as little as £39.

  • Where does the fastest flight to East London depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to East London, London offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does East London have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at East London can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to East London?

    Yes. East London has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ground X is the closest property to East London (1.0 mi away from East London).

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