Austin to London (AUS–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–LHR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways, Finnair and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 4,904 miles in approximately 7h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 8 | 35K | 7h44-8h27 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 351 | 9h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | 351 | 9h10 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 35K | 9h10 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach London from Austin
| Metric | AUS→LHR | IAH→LHR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 64 |
| Flight time | 7h 44m | 9h |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · LHR: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 12:00 AM (next day) 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.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
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.
AUS–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to LHR
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to LHR ranges from 7 hours 44 minutes to 9 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,904 miles (7,892 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CPH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).