Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 8 hours 15 minutes.
Washington DC is four hours behind London and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from LHR to BWI start at 15:25 — the first with British Airways. The latest departure is at 16:35 with British Airways. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LHR to BWI flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
British Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for LHR to BWI flights is British Airways.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LHR and BWI:
Logan International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight is 315 €. A return fare is currently 440 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to BWI by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BWI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Washington DC's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Washington DC in May.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to BWI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its leading attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, your itinerary will be busy.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.