Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Buffalo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BUF and LHR:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF's address is Genesee Street.
Of all flights leaving Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BUF. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel near LHR if you're catching a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUF to LHR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among its highlights.