Austin to London (AUS–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,904 miles in approximately 9h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways Also: AY, EI, IB | 20 | 35K, 788 | 7h45-9h25 | Oneworld | AY, EI, IB |
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 | 1 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 126 |
| Flight time | 9h 20m | 8h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · LHR: BST
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 British Airways. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to LHR is about 9 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,904 miles (7,892 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Toronto Pearson and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).