London to Brindisi (LHR–BDS) — 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.
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LHR–BDS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,151 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 6 | 320, 32N | 3h05-3h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Brindisi from London
| Metric | LHR→BDS | LGW→BDS | STN→BDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 8m | 3h | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · BDS: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Brindisi.
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Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–BDS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to BDS
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Brindisi Airport (BDS) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LHR to BDS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to BDS is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,151 miles (1,852 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Geneva Cointrin, Lyon Saint-Exupéry and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW) and London, Essex (STN).