Flying from London to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): What you need to know
Southwest Florida International Airport is located in Fort Myers. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to RSW, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to RSW leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Southwest Florida International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Southwest Florida International Airport with a stop at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and RSW, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to RSW flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
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 thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Southwest Florida International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
If you have a late flight from London to Southwest Florida International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near RSW:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Southwest Florida International Airport flight.
You'll find RSW at 11000 Terminal Access Road.
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
Southwest Florida International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Fort Myers. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Currently, 295 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Southwest Florida International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 558 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to RSW if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Southwest Florida International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
March is when most people book flights from London to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Visit Fort Myers in October for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your London to RSW plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Fort Myers, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Southwest Florida International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Fort Myers
Start your Fort Myers trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Southwest Florida International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Burroughs Home & Gardens and Lakes Regional Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Fort Myers.
Explore more of the United States
Miami is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Fort Myers. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Tampa, roughly 177 kilometres northwest of Fort Myers. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are among the biggest draws.