How long is the flight from London to East London?

A quick flight from London to East London can take about 24h. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £628. 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 £461. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £657 and £813, 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.

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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 £741 and £804 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £607 on Lufthansa (3 Dec-10 Dec).

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Average price	£692

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4 total stops
71h 15m 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 21 October 2025.

Wed 3/1206:35LHR - ELS

2 stops34h 55mLufthansa

Wed 10/1212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops36h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 19/10£607

Wed 3/1211:05LHR - ELS

3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1207:30ELS - LHR

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10£726

Wed 3/1219:10LCY - ELS

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1217:10ELS - LCY

2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10£756

Fri 5/1220:15LHR - ELS

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1209:30ELS - LHR

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£767

Wed 22/1013:45LHR - ELS

3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1013:40ELS - LHR

2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£798

Wed 22/1019:20LCY - ELS

2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1009:30ELS - LCY

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£836

Fri 5/1218:30LHR - ELS

1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways

Fri 12/1212:35ELS - LHR

1 stop20h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/10£1,346

Fri 5/1219:20LCY - ELS

2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£3,790

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Sun 1/217:30LHR - ELS

2 stops24h 00mLufthansa

Wed 11/212:35ELS - LHR

2 stops36h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 21/10£628

Sun 1/220:05LCY - ELS

2 stops37h 55mKLM

Wed 11/212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops30h 45mKLM

Deal found 21/10£724

Wed 3/1219:10LCY - ELS

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1217:10ELS - LCY

2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10£756

Mon 12/122:35LHR - ELS

2 stops42h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sat 17/112:35ELS - LHR

2 stops29h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 19/10£832

Fri 5/1220:15LHR - ELS

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1209:30ELS - LHR

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£767

Wed 3/1219:25LHR - ELS

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1218:05ELS - LHR

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10£826

Tue 24/316:30LHR - ELS

2 stops25h 00mLufthansa

Thu 26/312:35ELS - LHR

2 stops23h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 20/10£1,054

Mon 12/114:15LHR - ELS

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/107:30ELS - LHR

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10£885

Mon 12/119:40LHR - ELS

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/112:35ELS - LHR

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10£999

Fri 27/320:15LHR - ELS

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/407:30ELS - LHR

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10£1,024

Fri 5/1219:20LCY - ELS

2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1212:35ELS - LCY

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£3,790

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Wed 22/1013:45LHR - ELS

3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1013:40ELS - LHR

2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£798

Wed 22/1019:20LCY - ELS

2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1009:30ELS - LCY

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£836

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Price

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

17:30-19:30

2 stops24h 00m

East London

Wed 11/2

12:35-22:55

2 stops36h 20m

£628

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Sun 1/2

20:05-12:00

2 stops37h 55m

East London

Wed 11/2

12:35-17:20

2 stops30h 45m

£724

LondonEast London

LCY - ELS

LCYELS

London City

Wed 3/12

19:10-19:30

2 stops22h 20m

East London

Wed 10/12

17:10-08:35

2 stops17h 25m

£756

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Fri 5/12

20:15-18:00

2 stops19h 45m

East London

Fri 12/12

09:30-06:35

2 stops23h 05m

£767

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

19:25-19:30

2 stops22h 05m

East London

Wed 10/12

18:05-07:20

1 stop15h 15m

£826

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

22:35-19:30

2 stops42h 55m

East London

Sat 17/1

12:35-16:10

2 stops29h 35m

£832

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

14:15-13:05

2 stops20h 50m

East London

Sat 17/1

07:30-12:15

2 stops30h 45m

£885

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

19:40-12:00

1 stop14h 20m

East London

Mon 19/1

12:35-07:20

1 stop20h 45m

£999

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Fri 27/3

20:15-18:00

2 stops19h 45m

East London

Thu 9/4

07:30-07:00

2 stops24h 30m

£1,024

LondonEast London

LHR - ELS

LHRELS

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

16:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

East London

Thu 26/3

12:35-09:45

2 stops23h 10m

£1,054

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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 £461). Flying from London to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £984). 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.

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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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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Louise,Sept 2025

HER - FRA

Discover airlines is a budget airline, which has you pay for everything. On a flight that was just over 3 hrs, they offered one glass of water. You pay for everything else.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,508 reviews

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6.8

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7,508 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Louise,Sept 2025

HER - FRA

Discover airlines is a budget airline, which has you pay for everything. On a flight that was just over 3 hrs, they offered one glass of water. You pay for everything else.

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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 24h. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £628. 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 £461. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £657 and £813, 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 £461). Flying from London to East London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £984). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£461	Average£1,226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£657	Average£816	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	Cheapest£813	Average£897	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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