Cheap flights from Bristol to London

January is usually the cheapest month on this route, once the Christmas rush is over and the first weeks of the year stay quiet. Fares climb again for the school holidays and for summer weekends, when both Bristol and London fill up with visitors. If your dates are flexible, compare a midweek departure with a Friday or Sunday one before you commit, because the gap between them is often worth moving for. Book early for summer travel and for the run-up to Christmas, when the popular departures go first.

The airline mix on this route is wide. Results bring up Accesrail, Aurigny Air Services, Loganair Limited, Aer Lingus, Jet2, Edelweiss Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Emerald Airlines, some of them low-cost and some full-service, and the list mixes nonstop flights with itineraries that add a stop. Low-cost fares price the seat and charge separately for a checked bag, a larger cabin bag or a seat choice; full-service tickets often fold more into the fare. Compare the total you would actually pay, not the headline figure, and read the fare rules before you book.

London spreads its flights across London City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted. London City sits closest to the centre, Heathrow is a short train or Tube ride out, and Gatwick, Luton and Stansted are further away and need a train or a coach for the last stretch into town. Check which airport your fare uses before you pay, because the onward journey from Luton or Stansted takes noticeably longer than from London City. If you land late, look at the last train times for that airport, since you may be left with a night bus or a taxi.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of London

8.8 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare lands at, because the city has several and the onward trip differs.
• Read the baggage allowance on a low-cost fare before you compare totals.
• If the itinerary is two separate tickets, leave room between flights in case the first one runs late.
• Carry the photo identification the airline asks for on a domestic flight.
• Book early for summer and Christmas travel, and look at January if your dates are flexible.
• Confirm the departure airport on your booking before you set off.