Travelling from London to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from London to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are London's main airports.
Take a direct London to Boston Logan International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 40 minutes.
Boston Logan International Airport is located in Boston. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
With 51 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is the busiest route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 8:25am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from LHR to BOS is with British Airways at 8:10pm.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from London to BOS. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) operate out of this terminal.
These are some of the well-known airlines operating direct flights from London to Boston Logan International Airport departing from LHR:
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and BOS is British Airways.
American Airlines shines when it comes to on-time performance. An exceptional 87.93% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from London to BOS leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Boston Logan International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check if flying out of LGW makes more sense for your journey.
Get on your direct flight from London to BOS with JetBlue Airways. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of LGW.
On the LGW to BOS route, jetBlue is the top airline in terms of bookings.
If you want a carrier known for punctuality, go with jetBlue. It boasts an on-time performance of 90.0% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Boston Logan International Airport.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Boston Logan International Airport, check out these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to BOS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a plane ticket from London to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and BOS are:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Boston Logan International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Book a hotel close to BOS if you're catching a late flight from London to Boston Logan International Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week before your London to Boston Logan International Airport flight.
The address for BOS is One Harborside Drive.
Getting from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to central Boston
From Boston Logan International Airport, central Boston is around 8 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Boston Logan International Airport is 275 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 422 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap flights from London to BOS by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on London to Boston Logan International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to BOS.
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The best time to fly from London to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Boston. July is when most people book flights from London to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your London to BOS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Boston, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Boston Logan International Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Boston
Once you've booked your flight from London to Boston Logan International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Boston:
Your Boston trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Yonkers is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Boston. Around 290 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Westchester, Philipse Manor Hall and Old Croton Aqueduct Trailhead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Springfield, roughly 137 kilometres west of Boston. Titanic Museum, Basketball Hall of Fame and Springfield Museums are among the biggest draws.