Brindisi to London (BDS–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA539
BA British
320
12:30 PM
CEST
2:40 PM
BST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA538
BA British
320
7:40 AM
BST T5
11:35 AM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Brindisi to London
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,151 mi 3h 10m nonstop -1h behind 18 1-stop hubs

BDS–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,151 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BDS–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 5 320 3h10 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BDS to LHR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BDS to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,804
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Brindisi

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric BDS→LHR BRI→LHR TIA→LHR
Distance from BDS 70 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 1 13
Flight time 3h 10m 2h 48m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of BDS with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Brindisi.
BDS: CEST · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Brindisi, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,151 mi / 1,852 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before travel. Apply through the UK ETA app or online portal. The ETA costs GBP 20, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Getting from LHR

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.

London Climate

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.

BDS–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brindisi to London route.
Route details
Distance1,151 mi / 1,852 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: BDS
IATA / ICAOBDS / LIBR
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BDS to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Brindisi Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,151 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from BDS to LHR. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSA, LYS, AMS, LGW, MUC, LIN, VCE, FCO, MXP, DUB, BSL, ZRH, STN, OTP, GVA, BLQ, ORY and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Brindisi.
Yes, return flights from LHR to BDS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BRI, TIA and CFU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BDS to LHR

Brindisi Airport (BDS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BDS to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BDS to LHR ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,151 miles (1,852 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via PSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bari (BRI), Rinas (TIA) and Kerkyra (Corfu) (CFU).