Flying from London to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
Lexington is five hours behind London. Blue Grass Airport is located in Lexington, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to LEX.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to LEX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Blue Grass Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to LEX flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down as expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Blue Grass Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your plans stay right on track.
About Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Book a hotel near LEX if you're catching a late flight from London to Blue Grass Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
From Blue Grass Airport, central Lexington is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Blue Grass Airport is 305 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 564 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to LEX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Blue Grass Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to LEX.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Blue Grass Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). Plan your visit to Lexington in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a London to LEX plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lexington to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Blue Grass Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lexington
Start your Lexington trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Blue Grass Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Lexington when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Kentucky Horse Park followed by Keeneland Association Inc and James E. Pepper Distillery.
Explore more of the United States
Lexington has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres northeast of Lexington, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 241 kilometres northwest of Lexington, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.