Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 8 hours 50 minutes.
London is five hours ahead of New Orleans and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from MSY to LHR start from 19:45 — the earliest with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 22:05 with British Airways. In total, there are six weekly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MSY to LHR flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering London (and maybe even some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is British Airways.
Among carriers operating MSY to LHR flights, British Airways has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MSY and LHR include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is 248 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 606 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MSY to LHR, reserve your trip ten months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MSY make it to their destination as scheduled 81.19% of the time.
To get to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from central New Orleans, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
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Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
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Reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to London in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MSY to LHR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.