Travelling from Bakersfield Airport (BFL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London eight hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BFL to LHR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak periods, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bakersfield Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BFL and LHR:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Bakersfield Airport (BFL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bakersfield Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is 336 €. A return ticket right now is 811 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BFL to LHR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bakersfield Airport to London Heathrow Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bakersfield Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Bakersfield Airport (BFL)
The address for BFL is 3701 Wings Way.
Bakersfield Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BFL make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To reach Bakersfield Airport from central Bakersfield, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BFL? If you're boarding an early flight from Bakersfield Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel near LHR if you're taking a late Bakersfield Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and see more of London and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bakersfield Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to head to London. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Bakersfield Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BFL to LHR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
