How long is the flight from London to East London?

A quick flight from London to East London can take about 27h 40m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £616. London and East London are separated by a distance of 6082 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 £458. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £599 and £1,297, respectively. You may be able to fly from London to East London for 38% 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to ELS?

When flying from London to East London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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£478+ 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 £578 and £621 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £554 on Multiple Airlines (10 Mar-17 Mar).

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Tue 10/317:10LHR - ELS

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/308:50ELS - LHR

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12£554

Mon 9/213:50LHR - ELS

2 stops27h 40mLufthansa

Mon 16/212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops36h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 26/12£616

Tue 10/220:25LHR - ELS

2 stops37h 35mKLM

Tue 17/212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops27h 15mKLM

Deal found 27/12£622

Tue 10/318:15LCY - ELS

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/308:50ELS - LCY

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12£620

Sun 25/117:05LHR - ELS

2 stops40h 55mKLM

Sun 1/212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops27h 15mKLM

Deal found 26/12£623

Mon 26/106:30LHR - ELS

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Sun 1/212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops29h 30mKLM

Deal found 26/12£623

Wed 4/321:15LHR - ELS

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/309:00ELS - LHR

1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12£625

Mon 9/221:15LHR - ELS

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/207:30ELS - LHR

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12£639

Tue 10/220:05LCY - ELS

2 stops37h 55mKLM

Tue 17/212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops30h 45mKLM

Deal found 27/12£640

Sun 8/217:30LHR - ELS

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12£645

Mon 9/220:05LCY - ELS

2 stops37h 55mKLM

Mon 16/212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops30h 00mKLM

Deal found 26/12£660

Sun 25/117:50LCY - ELS

2 stops40h 10mKLM

Sun 1/212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops30h 00mKLM

Deal found 26/12£670

Tue 10/218:30LHR - ELS

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/207:30ELS - LHR

1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12£685

Wed 4/318:10LCY - ELS

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/312:35ELS - LCY

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12£2,332

Mon 26/118:15LCY - ELS

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12£3,479

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Sun 4/120:05LCY - ELS

2 stops37h 55mKLM

Sun 11/112:35ELS - LCY

2 stops30h 45mKLM

Deal found 27/12£1,756

Mon 5/108:50LHR - ELS

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/112:35ELS - LHR

2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12£1,312

Mon 5/122:00LHR - ELS

2 stops43h 30mEmirates

Mon 12/107:30ELS - LHR

2 stops36h 10mEmirates

Deal found 27/12£1,355

Mon 5/107:40LHR - ELS

2 stops26h 20mLufthansa

Mon 12/112:35ELS - LHR

2 stops21h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 26/12£1,465

Mon 12/117:50LHR - ELS

2 stops40h 10mKLM

Mon 19/112:35ELS - LHR

2 stops34h 15mKLM

Deal found 27/12£884

Mon 12/118:55LHR - ELS

2 stops46h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 17/107:30ELS - LHR

2 stops32h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/12£1,065

Mon 12/118:30LHR - ELS

1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 19/112:35ELS - LHR

1 stop18h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/12£1,119

Sun 25/117:05LHR - ELS

2 stops40h 55mKLM

Sun 1/212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops27h 15mKLM

Deal found 26/12£623

Sun 25/117:50LCY - ELS

2 stops40h 10mKLM

Sun 1/212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops30h 00mKLM

Deal found 26/12£670

Sun 25/121:15LHR - ELS

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/217:10ELS - LHR

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12£722

Mon 26/118:15LCY - ELS

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12£3,479

One-way flights from London to East London
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Tue 10/320:15LHR - ELS

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12£478

Tue 27/117:40LCY - ELS

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12£630

Tue 10/320:10LHR - ELS

3 stops45h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/12£9,466

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Round-trip from	£554
One-way from	£478
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£911

10/3-17/3
4 total stops
49h 20m total
London to East London

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10/3
2 total stops
19h 15m total
London to East London

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

17:10-18:35

2 stops23h 25m

East London

Tue 17/3

08:50-08:45

2 stops25h 55m

£554

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

13:50-19:30

2 stops27h 40m

East London

Mon 16/2

12:35-22:55

2 stops36h 20m

£616

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Tue 10/3

18:15-18:35

2 stops22h 20m

East London

Tue 17/3

08:50-09:15

2 stops26h 25m

£620

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

20:25-12:00

2 stops37h 35m

East London

Tue 17/2

12:35-13:50

2 stops27h 15m

£622

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

17:05-12:00

2 stops40h 55m

East London

Sun 1/2

12:35-13:50

2 stops27h 15m

£623

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

06:30-12:00

2 stops27h 30m

East London

Sun 1/2

12:35-16:05

2 stops29h 30m

£623

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

21:15-15:25

1 stop16h 10m

East London

Fri 13/3

09:00-04:55

1 stop21h 55m

£625

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

21:15-19:30

1 stop20h 15m

East London

Mon 16/2

07:30-07:25

1 stop25h 55m

£639

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Tue 10/2

20:05-12:00

2 stops37h 55m

East London

Tue 17/2

12:35-17:20

2 stops30h 45m

£640

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

17:30-19:30

2 stops24h 00m

East London

Sun 15/2

12:35-07:45

2 stops21h 10m

£645

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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 £458). Flying from London to East London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £915). 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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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.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,658 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BUD - FRA

Greatly satisfied with all my flights. They were right on time, service was excellent.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,658 reviews

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,658 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BUD - FRA

Greatly satisfied with all my flights. They were right on time, service was excellent.

Related info for your journey

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 40m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £616. London and East London are separated by a distance of 6082 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 £458. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £599 and £1,297, respectively. You may be able to fly from London to East London for 38% 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 £458). Flying from London to East London in April is currently the most expensive (average of £915). 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£458	Average£1,218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£626	Average£815	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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