Atlanta to London (ATL–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ATL–LHR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead the route. The flight covers 4,201 miles in approximately 7h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | 332, 339, 764 | 7h45-8h15 | SkyTeam | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 777 | 7h38 | Oneworld | – | |
| VS Virgin Atlantic | 7 | 333 | 7h55 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · LHR: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 10:00 PM in London.
US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
ATL–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATL to LHR
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATL to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to LHR ranges from 7 hours 38 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,201 miles (6,761 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via LUX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.