Tampa to London (TPA–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
TPA–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,419 miles in approximately 8h 45m. 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 | 7 | 777 | 8h55 | Oneworld | AY, EI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach London from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→LGW | MCO→LGW | MLB→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 81 mi | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 66 | 2 |
| Flight time | 8h 45m | 6h 50m | 8h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 11:00 PM 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.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
TPA–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to LGW
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
TPA to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to LGW is about 8 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,419 miles (7,111 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy, Toronto Pearson and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO) and Melbourne (MLB).