We reached here from Dublin, very late in the night... and we had a shuttle booked to take us to…read morePaddington Station. Somehow due to daylight savings, it got messed up and the Bus arrived 1 hr late... not a pleasant experience. The airport is not that huge, and it's easy to navigate. We got our luggage in no time (it was like 1 AM, so ofcourse no rush was there) and we were the only ones there. ofcourse it's too far from central London and they have Luton Airport Express. to reach LTN - simply hop on a train at St Pancras International to arrive at Luton Airport Parkway, and then take a DART Shuttle to the terminal, all in as little as 32 minutes. It's a fast and seamless way to get to the departure gate. easy check-in, security was quick and hassle-free... lots of shops to browse (or buy) or restaurants to eat... standard Starbucks, Costa, Burger King, MS Simply food. and ofcourse it's cheaper ;)

Nice airport the staff are friendly and helpful it's smaller than the other airports, but easier to…read morenavigate . You don't need the pound you can use your card so that helps, no need to do a currency exchange either . Also the entire airport is so clean to include the seating areas and the lavatories.

Heathrow Airport is where I landed when I came to London from Los Angeles. I landed in terminal 2…read morewhich is named the Queen Terminal. This was my second time in London and my first time was also landing in Heathrow Airport as well. The landing was fine, exiting the plane was good, going through the broader agent was simple and picking up my baggage was great. I also flew out from Heathrow to go to Germany which was my layover before going home to Los Angeles. The only issue I experience here was the check in desk was not open until like an hour before my departure. Then the walk from the baggage drop off and security was far.

A lot of folks don't seem to care for Heathrow. The countless times I've flown in and out here have…read morebeen a good experience. It's a large airport and it gets really busy. However, it's easy to get around and get to where you need to be on your own. There are various restaurants and shops and areas for relaxation to pass the time whilst waiting for a flight.

First time flying in/out of Stansted…read more I was pleasantly surprised. We took the train since we were departing and did not want to chance being late. (When we arrived we saved money and rode on the Flibbus which took about 1.5 hours to get to London but we were on an early flight so we did not feel like we wasted any time.) Once we got off the train we just followed the crowds to the entrance. Again, I am glad that we had time. We did not have any bags to check so we went straight through to security. The line was long but the staff were outstanding and directed people to the proper lanes which made it go quickly. Once through security there are more than enough shops, restaurants, seats and restrooms. Duty Free was great since I wanted Cartwright & Butler cookies. I was also able to grab some Fortnum & Mason treats, Whittard teas. TIP-if you shopped to much in London just buy a 10p bag at Duty Free. All airlines allow one bag from the airport and these do not count as your carry on. It does not have to be the DF bag and I did notice that the WHSmith and JD Sport bags looked to have held more. There are several water refill stations. The restrooms are clean, secure. All throughout the airport are benches and seats. It was very crowded but was able to find seats. If you are arriving there is also a small Duty Free you can grab some treats (like the ones mentioned above) before leaving the airport. There are a lot of other really nice shops to shop at for clothes, food, shoes. The only thing we did not find was somewhere to buy cheese.

Imho the best of the London "budget" airports but not by much. I like the Spoons in the terminal…read moreand the prices are very reasonable for an airport. Also the lounge is decent with an okay selection of food. Bathrooms are clean and plentiful. Security is quick and the airport is easy to navigate. WiFi is shit however and the terminal itself is a bit of an overcrowded disaster. You really have to go to a restaurant or the lounge if you have over an hour to kill and don't want to shoot yourself. Overall it is what it is. You're not going to find yourself in stansted unless you are looking to travel cheap, so you get what you pay for.

Flewe out of Heathrow the other day and it was a mediocre experience. I found the airport to be…read morequity stuffy as if they forgot to turn on the air conditioning. I love how the Picadilly line drops me off directly at Terminal 5, although it took me a couple tries to get on board a train that stops at Terminal 5! The priority security is helpful for premium cabin passengers although the rules at the airport weren't clear. For example, I was scolded for wearing my belt while it seemed that liquids up to 2L were permitted?!? The walk and tram to the B gates is misleadingly quite far, probably a 15-20 minute walk/ride. There are also limited food options once at the B gates, which are also extremely stuffy...

A major hub between the East and West, London's Heathrow has ranked in the top three busiest…read moreairports in the world. It has now has the added honor and distinction of being one of the cleanest, smooth, efficient, safe, nicest and happiest airports. Gone are the experiences of the 90's and that era of long lines in security and check in, long waits at baggage claim, tedious terminal transfer and traffic jams coming in and exiting. 1/29/26 - bright and happy staff at 5:50 am, immaculate and bright airport, team member standing outside the First Class Lounge welcoming and directing all, (great lounge btw with ample and spread out seating on very comfy sofas, great hot food, quality beverages and spotless bathrooms and showers); there is an ease in the air and happy folks around everywhere- the hospitality staff, the Boots, souvenir, Macallum, Rolex boutique members. There was a smooth flow despite the airport having a lot of delayed and cancelled flights coming in post storm in the US. The airport is easy to get around and there are info booths and the best part - there is an employee to assist literally every 100 feet. I also got to mail out some cards via a bright red Royal Mail box smack in the middle of Terminal 5. 5 Stars!

This airport never fails to amaze me, as this is my nearest airport I go here quite frequently, you…read morewill always find seats no matter what time of year as both terminals are massive. The walk to the gates isn't that long compared to Stansted, the passport control queues are mostly good but in summer they can be pain, getting out of the airport is so easy, you can take the local bus (MetroBus) towards Crawley, or you can take the National Express bus towards London or the train, The only bad things are the amount of delays they are, and the £10 drop-off charge, otherwise staff are so nice and friendly.

We took a direct Norse flight from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) into London Gatwick Airport (LGW)…read more They are a secondary hub for British Airways and one of the largest operating bases for budget flights. My experience with this airline is only as an arrival, as I travelled through other parts of Europe by train and by air. The arrival was quite smooth as far as international travel is concerned. We were able to get through customs quickly. However sadly no stamp on the passport for the international travel. Restrooms had abundant stalls but there were really busy. The handwashing stations were individually in each stall. I had a decent experience in the women's stalls where I was comfortable enough to brush my teeth and wash my face. However my boyfriend mentioned that the men's side was really gross, not clean enough to clean up and reset after the long flight. My favorite thing about this airport is that it is connected to a train system that will take you into central London or whichever surrounding area you need to get to. Navigating was pretty simple. A quick and convenient arrival. I would consider flying back into this airport in the future.

If there's good shopping, I'm all for it....lol…read more.. I don't normally fly out of terminal 3 whenever I'm connecting or arriving from LA. The occasional transfer does put me through this terminal. From terminal 5, we had to have a little trek until we reach the shuttle bus downstairs. From there, it's a good few minutes till you arrival to terminal 3. There's a good amount of designer shops right when you get off the shuttle and starts walking through. They know how to get people's attention and what better way than amazing shopping. All your luxury high ends shops which is also at terminal 5. I don't remember what the food options are as I've never eaten here. But depending on what gate you're flying out, it can be a major trek. From our connection in this terminal. The gate that we were taking off was quite a ways. It's fine if you have enough time to walk and enjoy but when your flight arrives late and you only have a limited amount of time to get to the next gate. That can be a bit of a stress. Why is that some gates are so much further and other the ones that you alway get when you're in a rush... lol.... Terminal 3 is a pretty big area. If you have plenty of time, enjoy the shops or at least window shop.

Seems a little crowded, and not a lot of good places to sit and relax. For such a world class city,…read morethe airport seems to fall a little short. That being said, it is clean and easy to navigate to and from using the Underground.

For east-siders, this is the spot. The in/out experience is unstoppable and you have lots of direct…read moreflight choices. Shortish lines and semi-quick walks to the gate will have you somewhere airborne in no time. And the ln there's those of us who have to come from the West. Good news is you'll probably take longer to get here than to leave for your flight. And it's a nice feeling walking right out of the terminal and out the door...except for us Westies who have the long trek home. But we will return when we find a good deal on a flight that we really must take.

LCY is an easy to get to convenient small regional airport. They serve a limited selection of…read moredestinations mostly ones in the vicinity of Great Britain. The atmosphere is very laid back and low stress. When booking your flights to or from London LCY is a superior choice to Heathrow or Gatwick. (Provided you are on the east side of London) Checking in and security was fast; we were at the gate in about 10 minutes from curbside. Drop-off is right next to the terminal entrance. There are plenty of restaurants, sundry stores, and newsstands too. This airport is fast, convenient, clean, and relaxed. Double highly recommend.

I spent a great family time on the last air show, there always something new or classic to see, the…read moreambience there is for pilots families a great place to spend together, the air show is something you must see at least once!

This is the terminal I landed in when I arrived to London from LAX and also the same terminal where…read moreI flew out of to go to my layover in Germany. Arriving here was simple and going to the custom agent was fine. Baggage claim was simple and going to the parking structure was easy. The issue I had was when I came to leave London. My flight was a morning flight at 6am so I arrived early at 3am to check in my bag with Lufthansa airline. But they don't open the baggage check in until 5am. So I had to line up because everyone was waiting and the line started extending. Once the bags were checked in, we now had to wait for TSA to open and that had a line. Then I had to take the long walk to get to my departing gate. The waiting area at the departing gate did not have a power outlet to charge your phone.

Tidy, efficient, and less cramped feeling, good signage and easy to get from A to B…read more Security was not an issue in terms of timing through to the gates. However security is messy in terms of understanding how to comply with the bins and how you are supposed to keep track of your personal belongings while complying with their rules.