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£675+ Cheap flights to East London

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ELS
26 Oct — 2 Nov1
1 adult

Flights to East London in 2024

Find the latest flights to East London in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,032,068 searches and data was last updated on 21 October 2024.

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£675

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October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,416
21/11-2/12
  • 21/11-2/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • London to East London
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Thu 21/1114:00LHR - ELS
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1218:05ELS - LHR
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10£675
Wed 20/1118:15LCY - ELS
2 stops23h 20mLufthansa
Mon 2/1212:35ELS - LCY
2 stops22h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 21/10£1,043
Thu 19/1218:15LCY - ELS
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/107:15ELS - LCY
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£2,597

Find flights to East London within your budget

Locate flights to East London that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,032,068 searches and data was last updated on 21 October 2024.

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Budget

£675 - £1,043

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Thu 21/11

2 stops27h 35m

East London

Mon 2/12

2 stops20h 30m

£675

London CityEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Mon 4/11

2 stops21h 10m

East London

Sun 10/11

2 stops26h 35m

£1,004

London CityEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Wed 20/11

2 stops23h 20m

East London

Mon 2/12

2 stops22h 50m

£1,043

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Deals found on 21/10

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Travel insights for flights to East London

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to East London including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to East London?

On average, a flight from London to East London takes 20 hours 57 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 airline flying from London to East London is Lufthansa.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From £919

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to East London?

The cheapest airline flying from London to East London is Lufthansa.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing East London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to East London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to East London. Reviews last updated 21 October 2024.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,205 reviews
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Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Munich airport is excellent. On board most of it was fine but the seats. Very firm padding for such a long flight. Otherwise all was good

Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,205 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
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7,205 reviews
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Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Munich airport is excellent. On board most of it was fine but the seats. Very firm padding for such a long flight. Otherwise all was good

East London, with its nostalgic charm and laidback ambience, is a beautiful coastal city. Its broad expanses of white sandy beach are legendary, attracting sun-seekers, swimmers, surfers and other water sports enthusiasts. Away from the beach, East London has a wealth of attractions, from its impressive colonial architecture to the superb Queen’s Park Botanical Gardens and Zoo. East London Museum has some fascinating natural history exhibits, including the coelacanth type specimen and a real dodo egg. It’s possible to take tours from the city to visit the amaXhosa, where visitors can try out local food and watch traditional dance.

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 does ELS mean?

    East London Airport is ELS. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • 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, Lufthansa 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 £38, while return flights cost around £48.

  • How much is a return flight to East London?

    A return flight to East London will typically cost around £121, however they can be found for as little as £63.

  • 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 (18 hours 35 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 Hotel is the closest property to East London (1.0 mi away from East London).

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