Discover London and the world beyond.
For more than 20 years, we’ve been proud to have a daily nonstop flight to the capital of the United Kingdom. American Airlines has offered daily nonstop service from RDU to London since 1994. Besides being a great city to visit, London is one of the busiest travel hubs in the world.
Whether you’re viewing the Changing of the Guard or simply changing planes, discover London and the world beyond.
About the Flight
American Airlines uses a Boeing 767 aircraft with both business and economy class seating for the 7 hour flight to London-Heathrow. American Airlines is located in Terminal 2 at RDU, and the flight generally arrives at Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport.
Flight times can change, but generally follow the pattern below*:
| Sunday-Wednesday | Thursday-Saturday | |
|---|---|---|
| Departs RDU | 7:20 p.m. ET | 7:20 p.m. ET |
| Arrives LHR | 7:05 a.m. GMT | 7:05 a.m. GMT |
| Departs LHR | 10:15 a.m. GMT | 11:05 a.m. GMT |
| Arrives RDU | 3:25 p.m. ET | 4:15 p.m. ET |
Search flight schedules and book via our web app. Visit American Airlines web site to book.
*Flight schedule given as an average of the timetable for this flight. Changes can occur at any time at the airline’s discretion.
Visiting London
If your final destination is London, it’s easy to visit the city once your flight lands at Heathrow Airport. After clearing customs, you can take a variety of transportation methods to reach the London, which is 15 miles from the airport. Public train, subway, bus and taxi services are all available once you are ready to leave the airport.
For U.S. citizens, a US Passport valid for the entire length of your stay is the only necessary travel document to enter the United Kingdom. Tourist visas are required after 90 days. Learn about documents for non-tourist visits of the U.K.
Connections via Heathrow
Did you know that you can connect to destinations throughout the world via London-Heathrow? Below are a sampling of flights available within four hours of landing at London-Heathrow and using American Airlines and/or its alliance partners, meaning there’s no rechecking of luggage. Many additional flights to other destinations are also available through London using other airlines.
Destinations within the United Kingdom
- Aberdeen
- Belfast
- Edinburgh
- Manchester
- Newcastle
Destinations throughout Europe
- Amsterdam
- Berlin
- Copenhagen
- Geneva
- Moscow
- Paris
- Rome
- Venice
- Zagreb
Destinations in the Middle East and India
- Abu Dhabi
- Chennai
- Baku
- Istanbul
- Mumbai
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