Travelling from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London four hours ahead of Roanoke.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ROA to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ROA and LHR:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is P31,939. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P51,088. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ROA to LHR if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to London Heathrow Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ROA to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
ROA's address is 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
When it comes to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport from central Roanoke, it takes around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ROA? If you're boarding an early flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're landing on a late Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Travel at your own pace with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit London in February.
Book your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ROA to LHR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.