Buffalo to London (BUF–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOS Boston 8h 57m AAB6EI AAAYB6 Boston (BOS) to London flights
JFK New York 9h 26m AFAMAT AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to London flights
EWR Newark 9h 31m CMOSUA ACAYBA Newark (EWR) to London flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 36m AAASBA AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to London flights
IAD Dulles 9h 44m AVCMSN AYBACM Dulles (IAD) to London flights
DTW Detroit 10h 5m AFAMDL DLSK Detroit (DTW) to London flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 50m WN AYBAEI Baltimore (BWI) to London flights
ORD Chicago 10h 55m AAACAS AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to London flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 10h 58m F9 AAAYBA Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to London flights
CLT Charlotte 11h 10m AAF9XSR AAAYBA Charlotte (CLT) to London flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Buffalo to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and LHR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,294
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
BUF → LHR
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
LHR → BUF
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →

Other ways to reach London from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric BUF→LHR YYZ→LHR
Distance from BUF 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 14
Weekly flights 187
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London is 5 hours ahead of Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 11:00 PM in London.
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 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.

BUF–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to London route.
Route details
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to LHR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty.
London is 5 hours ahead of Buffalo.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).