Flying from London to Richmond International Airport (RIC): What you need to know
Richmond International Airport is located in Richmond. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to RIC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a popular month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to RIC that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and RIC include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Richmond International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Richmond International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and RIC:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to RIC flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Richmond International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving on time, STN is a dependable starting point for any adventure.
About Richmond International Airport (RIC)
If you have a late flight from London to Richmond International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near RIC:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your London to Richmond International Airport flight.
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
Richmond International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Richmond. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Right now, 268 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Richmond International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 552 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to RIC if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your London to Richmond International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Richmond. July is when most people book flights from London to Richmond International Airport (RIC), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a London to RIC plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Richmond to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Richmond International Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Richmond
After booking your flight from London to Richmond International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Richmond:
Your Richmond trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Black History Museum & Cultural Centre of Virginia, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Explore more of the United States
Baltimore is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Richmond. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
Washington DC is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Richmond. No journey is complete without seeing Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.