How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

For as low as £635, KLM can have you in East London from London Heathrow Airport in 27h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6082 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London round-trip?

Qatar Airways, at £470, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to East London.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Lufthansa and Emirates. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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).

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

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London.

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

For a flight from London Heathrow to East London, you will be flying into East London. East London (ELS) is just 5.1 mi from the center of the city. East London is the only East London airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. 3 airlines have flights to East London from London Heathrow on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to East London that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to East London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to East London?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to East London.

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Mon 15/1208:45LHR - ELS

2 stops25h 15mLufthansa

Mon 22/1212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops36h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 31/10£1,048

Mon 15/1211:05LHR - ELS

3 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/1216:00ELS - LHR

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/10£1,201

Sun 14/1220:15LHR - ELS

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/1214:25ELS - LHR

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10£1,223

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Mon 12/106:30LHR - ELS

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Mon 19/112:35ELS - LHR

2 stops27h 15mKLM

Deal found 30/10£635

Mon 2/320:15LHR - ELS

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/307:30ELS - LHR

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10£700

Thu 26/206:30LHR - ELS

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Tue 17/312:35ELS - LHR

2 stops29h 30mKLM

Deal found 30/10£635

Thu 26/207:50LHR - ELS

3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/307:30ELS - LHR

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10£865

Mon 12/115:30LHR - ELS

2 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/109:30ELS - LHR

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10£871

Mon 12/119:40LHR - ELS

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/112:35ELS - LHR

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10£902

Fri 27/320:15LHR - ELS

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/407:30ELS - LHR

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10£986

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to East London

Round-trip from	£635
One-way from	£505
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£770

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4 total stops
54h 45m total
London to East London

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34h 50m total
London to East London

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Mon 12/1

06:30-12:00

2 stops27h 30m

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12:35-13:50

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12:35-16:05

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20:15-19:30

2 stops21h 15m

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07:30-06:35

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£700

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London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

07:50-14:35

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East London

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07:30-07:10

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London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

15:30-19:30

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East London

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London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

19:40-12:00

1 stop14h 20m

East London

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12:35-07:20

1 stop20h 45m

£902

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

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London Heathrow

Fri 27/3

20:15-18:00

2 stops19h 45m

East London

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07:30-07:00

2 stops24h 30m

£986

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LHR - ELS

LHRELS

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Thu 26/3

06:40-19:30

3 stops34h 50m

£505

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London (average of £470). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,002). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to ELS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Heathrow Airport to East London is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing East London

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andLufthansa from London Heathrow Airport to East London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,395 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,395 reviews

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Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,661 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,395 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,543 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,395 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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What airport do you fly into for flights to East London from London Heathrow?
For a flight from London Heathrow to East London, you will be flying into East London. East London (ELS) is just 5.1 mi from the center of the city. East London is the only East London airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. 3 airlines have flights to East London from London Heathrow on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
For as low as £635, KLM can have you in East London from London Heathrow Airport in 27h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6082 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London round-trip?
Qatar Airways, at £470, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to East London.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Lufthansa and Emirates. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to East London that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to East London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to East London?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to East London.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to East London?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to East London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East London (average of £470). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,002). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Qatar Airways	Cheapest£470	Average£1,249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£669	Average£813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	Cheapest£828	Average£914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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