How long is the flight from London to East London?

A quick flight from London to East London can take about 27h 30m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £633. London and East London are separated by a distance of 6082 mi.

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

Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to East London, with prices starting at £468. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £667 and £825, respectively. You may be able to fly from London to East London for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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 to East London?

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

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

Most people fly into East London (ELS) if they book a flight to East London from London. On average, East London has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 3 airlines. East London is conveniently located just 5.1 mi from East London’s city center.

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

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

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from London to East London?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

£503+ Cheap Flights from London to East London

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London to East London?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London to East London flights typically cost between £764 and £802 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £604 on Lufthansa (1 Dec-8 Dec).

Cheap flight deals from London to East London

Round-trip from	£604
One-way from	£503
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£702

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1/12-8/12
4 total stops
70h 10m total
London to East London

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26/3
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34h 50m total
London to East London

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to East London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.

Mon 1/1207:40LHR - ELS

2 stops33h 50mLufthansa

Mon 8/1212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops36h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 28/10£604

Wed 12/1120:15LHR - ELS

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1109:30ELS - LHR

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£665

Mon 1/1219:40LHR - ELS

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1209:00ELS - LHR

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£684

Mon 1/1220:05LCY - ELS

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£756

Wed 10/1206:30LHR - ELS

3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£835

Wed 10/1209:50LCY - ELS

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1212:40ELS - LCY

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£920

Wed 12/1117:40LCY - ELS

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1115:10ELS - LCY

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£972

Sun 14/1219:20LCY - ELS

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/1212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10£1,552

Fri 12/1209:20LCY - ELS

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/1215:10ELS - LCY

2 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£1,710

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Thu 26/206:30LHR - ELS

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Tue 17/312:35ELS - LHR

2 stops29h 30mKLM

Deal found 30/10£633

Wed 12/1120:15LHR - ELS

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1109:30ELS - LHR

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£665

Mon 12/106:30LHR - ELS

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Mon 19/112:35ELS - LHR

2 stops29h 30mKLM

Deal found 29/10£637

Mon 1/1219:40LHR - ELS

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1209:00ELS - LHR

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£684

Thu 26/220:05LCY - ELS

2 stops37h 55mKLM

Tue 17/312:35ELS - LCY

2 stops30h 00mKLM

Deal found 30/10£681

Mon 2/320:15LHR - ELS

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/307:30ELS - LHR

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10£698

Mon 1/1220:05LCY - ELS

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£756

Wed 10/1206:30LHR - ELS

3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£835

Thu 26/207:50LHR - ELS

3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/307:30ELS - LHR

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10£862

Wed 10/1209:50LCY - ELS

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/1212:40ELS - LCY

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£920

Mon 2/317:50LCY - ELS

2 stops40h 10mKLM

Thu 19/312:35ELS - LCY

2 stops30h 00mKLM

Deal found 29/10£1,262

Wed 12/1117:40LCY - ELS

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1115:10ELS - LCY

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£972

Thu 8/118:15LCY - ELS

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/109:00ELS - LCY

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£1,081

Sun 14/1219:20LCY - ELS

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/1212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10£1,552

Fri 12/1209:20LCY - ELS

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/1215:10ELS - LCY

2 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£1,710

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Wed 12/1120:15LHR - ELS

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1109:30ELS - LHR

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£665

Wed 12/1117:40LCY - ELS

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1115:10ELS - LCY

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£972

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LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

06:30-12:00

2 stops27h 30m

East London

Tue 17/3

12:35-16:05

2 stops29h 30m

£633

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

06:30-12:00

2 stops27h 30m

East London

Mon 19/1

12:35-16:05

2 stops29h 30m

£637

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

20:15-17:30

2 stops19h 15m

East London

Thu 20/11

09:30-06:35

2 stops23h 05m

£665

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Thu 26/2

20:05-12:00

2 stops37h 55m

East London

Tue 17/3

12:35-16:35

2 stops30h 00m

£681

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 1/12

19:40-17:30

1 stop19h 50m

East London

Mon 8/12

09:00-07:20

1 stop24h 20m

£684

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

20:15-19:30

2 stops21h 15m

East London

Thu 19/3

07:30-06:35

2 stops25h 05m

£698

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Mon 1/12

20:05-08:15

2 stops34h 10m

East London

Mon 8/12

12:35-17:20

2 stops30h 45m

£756

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Wed 10/12

06:30-15:25

3 stops30h 55m

East London

Wed 17/12

12:35-22:55

2 stops36h 20m

£835

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

07:50-14:35

3 stops28h 45m

East London

Tue 17/3

07:30-07:10

2 stops25h 40m

£862

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Wed 10/12

09:50-19:30

2 stops31h 40m

East London

Wed 17/12

12:40-17:40

2 stops31h 00m

£920

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to East London (average of £468). Flying from London to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £999). 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 LON to ELS?

It’s typically best to fly out from London to East London at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to East London?

Reviews of airlines servicing East London

See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa from London to East London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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6.8

Okay

7,541 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

LHR - FRA

Cut open our bags and stole out items. Broke the locks

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,541 reviews

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,541 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

LHR - FRA

Cut open our bags and stole out items. Broke the locks

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What airport do you fly into for flights to East London from London?
Most people fly into East London (ELS) if they book a flight to East London from London. On average, East London has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 3 airlines. East London is conveniently located just 5.1 mi from East London’s city center.
How long is the flight from London to East London?
A quick flight from London to East London can take about 27h 30m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £633. London and East London are separated by a distance of 6082 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to East London round-trip?
Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to East London, with prices starting at £468. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £667 and £825, respectively. You may be able to fly from London to East London for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from London to East London that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to East London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to East London?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to East London.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to East London?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to East London?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to East London (average of £468). Flying from London to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £999). 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£468	Average£1,244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£667	Average£810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	Cheapest£825	Average£911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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