Among the many UK airports, almost two dozen have international status and receive flights from most European capitals. Russian tourists usually use the services of London airports, spending about 4.5 hours in flight. Direct flights to the UK from Moscow and St. Petersburg are operated by British Airways and Aeroflot, and with transfers you can get on the wings of other air carriers of the Old World with connections in Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Copenhagen or Helsinki.
UK International Airports
Several British air ports have international status, among which the most popular among tourists are called:
- Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland.
- Birmingham in central England.
- Glasgow in the center of Scotland.
- Cardiff, from where you can get to South Wales.
- Southampton, serving the region of southern England.
- Edinburgh is Scotland's largest air harbor.
- And Liverpool airport named after John Lennon.
Metropolitan direction
The UK's main international airport is London Heathrow. It is one of the busiest in the world, with more than 70 million passengers annually using its services.
Heathrow is located 22 km west of the center of the capital and you can get to the city from the passenger terminals in several ways:
- Train transfers are the fastest. Trains run from 5.00 to 23.30 and reach the City in about 20 minutes. You can board the train at platforms 1-3 and 5 of the terminal.
- Each terminal at the UK's largest airport has a metro line that takes tourists to the city center in 50 minutes.
- Buses connect the air harbor with Victoria Bus Station from 5.30 am to 9.30 pm. At night, this type of transfer is available every half hour, with a final stop at Trafalgar Square.
- Taxis are expensive in the UK, but if funds permit, London can be reached in more comfort for "only" about £ 60.
Nearly 100 of the world's most famous airlines land at Heathrow, as the city where the airport is located is one of the centers of world tourism. From here you can fly to China and the USA, all European countries, the Middle East, Australia, India, South America and most African countries.
The official website www.heathrowairport.com will tell passengers about the services provided, the schedule, transfer options.
Dispersal field
London Gatwick Airport, 45 km south of the City, has two terminals, from where air liners of more than 100 air carriers from all over the world depart. Often, a purchased air ticket from Moscow to a third country via London implies arrival at Gatwick, connection and departure from Heathrow and vice versa. In this case, passengers have to use public transport to transfer to another part of the British capital. Direct trains from Gatwick Airport run to Victoria Station, and a bus and taxi system is also available.
Details on the website - www.gatwickairport.com.
