Nashville to London (BNA–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AY5404
AY Finnair
789
6:25 PM
EDT
8:35 AM+1
GMT
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA222
BA British
789
7:25 PM
EDT
8:35 AM+1
GMT
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8922
EI Aer Lingus
788
7:25 PM
EDT
8:35 AM+1
GMT
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3810
IB Iberia
789
7:25 PM
EDT
8:35 AM+1
GMT
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA22
BA British
8:05 PM
EDT
9:01 AM+1
GMT
7h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5403
AY Finnair
788
12:40 PM
GMT T5
4:15 PM
EDT
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8923
EI Aer Lingus
788
12:40 PM
GMT T5
5:15 PM
EDT
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA223
BA British
789
12:40 PM
GMT T5
5:15 PM
EDT
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3809
IB Iberia
789
12:40 PM
GMT T5
5:15 PM
EDT
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nashville to London
4 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 4,172 mi 7h 56m nonstop +4h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

BNA–LHR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways, Finnair and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 4,172 miles in approximately 7h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 8 789 7h56-8h10 48% Oneworld
AY Finnair 7 789 8h10 48% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 7 788 8h10 48%
IB Iberia 7 789 8h10 48% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – EI
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AY, BA, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + BA + IB (22 flights/wk, 76%)
Unaffiliated: EI (7 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to LHR direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,935
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → LHR
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
LHR → BNA
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
London is 4 hours ahead of Nashville.
BNA: EDT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 10:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,172 mi / 6,713 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 56m to 8h 10m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

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.

BNA–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to London route.
Route details
Distance4,172 mi / 6,713 km
Flight time7h 56m to 8h 10m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 7h 56m to 8h 10m. The route covers 4,172 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from BNA to LHR. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BDA, YUL, BWI, YYZ, MSY, JFK, TPA, IAD, PIT, ATL, CVG, SLC, RDU, CLT, ORD, IAH, MCO, DUB, BOS, MIA, PHL, DFW, DTW, EWR, MBJ, AUS, DEN, CUN, MSP, SAN, PHX, SEA, LAS, SFO, LAX, YYC and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 4 hours ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from LHR to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to LHR

Nashville International Airport (BNA) 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.

BNA to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to LHR ranges from 7 hours 56 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,172 miles (6,713 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via BDA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.