United Kingdom Travel Guide

Plan your trip to United Kingdom

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

The United Kingdom is in Northern Europe, with London as its capital. Check your airport and terminal, and use UK government guidance to confirm visa, ETA and transit requirements for your circumstances.

Capital
London
Currency
Pound Sterling / GBP
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including English, French, German, Welsh, Irish, Scottish Gaelic. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
GMT in winter and BST during summer time; confirm the local time shown on your itinerary

Major airports in United Kingdom

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Airlines for travel in United Kingdom

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in United Kingdom
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
British AirwaysBALHR / LGW / LCY / STN / EDI / GLA / PMI / BGI / FLR / GVA / IBZ / NCEBritish Airways provides Heathrow terminal and connection guidance; confirm the exact airport and terminal for each journey.

How to travel around United Kingdom by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in United Kingdom

  • Check airline identification requirements
    British Airways asks for valid photographic identification matching the booking for its domestic flights. Check the operating airline’s accepted documents and your own circumstances when using another carrier.

Arriving from another country

  • Check entry documents for your circumstances
    Use GOV.UK before departure to check whether you need a visa or ETA for your nationality and purpose of travel. An ETA does not guarantee entry.

Popular cities to visit in United Kingdom

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International routes to United Kingdom

Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.

Popular international flight routes to United Kingdom
RouteArrival airportRegion
JFK to LHRLHRUS
SFO to LHRLHRUS
SIN to LHRLHRSG

Before you fly to United Kingdom

Complete these checks before departure.

Confirm the exact airport and terminal

Do not select an airport using “London” alone. British Airways’ Heathrow guide covers Terminals 3 and 5; confirm your own flight’s airport, terminal and connection arrangements before departure.

Explore United Kingdom travel information

Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.

United Kingdom flight and airport FAQs

Do all UK visitors need the same visa or ETA?

Use GOV.UK to check the requirements for your nationality and travel purpose; another traveler’s result may not apply to you.

What should I check for a UK airport transit?

Ask the operating airline whether your connection passes through UK border control, then check official transit requirements for your circumstances.

How do I confirm my British Airways terminal at Heathrow?

Use British Airways’ airport and terminal finder for your particular flight; do not assume every BA flight uses the same terminal.