Traveling from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to London: what you need to know
Southwest Florida International Airport is located in Fort Myers. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 4 hours ahead of Fort Myers.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from RSW to London. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like October? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from RSW to London. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
You won't need a visa for United Kingdom if you hold a passport from United States and are traveling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Southwest Florida International Airport to London, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
To get to RSW from central Fort Myers, it takes around 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city center.
Booked an early flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near RSW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to London
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Southwest Florida International Airport to London is $327. The cheapest price for a return flight is $635. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RSW to London if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your ticket from Southwest Florida International Airport to London.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 19 miles. It'll take you about 57 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 1 minute.
Consider booking a hotel near LHR if you have a late flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to London. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
As soon as your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to London has touched down, you can make your way to the city center in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 50 miles from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from RSW to London, settle in at a hotel close to LGW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to London, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 52ºF and 79ºF. Book your flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from RSW to London in January when temperatures average between 32ºF and 48ºF.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Southwest Florida International Airport to London, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
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