Flying from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): What you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located in Anchorage. The city runs on the UTC-8 timezone and is eight hours behind London.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from London to ANC.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to ANC leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport with a stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). A major stopover between London Gatwick Airport and ANC, it's a good opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to ANC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN land at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
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Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to the centre of Anchorage is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 391 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 648 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to ANC. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to ANC.
Find an affordable flight from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Anchorage based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Anchorage is July, with temperatures ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Book your London to ANC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Anchorage
After booking your flight from London to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Anchorage:
Aurora Show and Chugach National Forest are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Anchorage must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Explore more of the United States
Kalifornsky is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Anchorage. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Big Eddy State Recreational Site, Arc Lake and Slikok Multi Use Trails.
Kenai is another essential stop in the United States and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Anchorage. No trip is complete without seeing Kenai River, Kenai River Viewing Platform and Kenai River Flats Viewing Platform.
