Airlines and destinations from London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport plays host approximately 90 different airlines. Some of them are world famous, and some of them are tiny operations. Put together, they add up to an airport with international connections to every corner of the world.

There's also a mixture of full-price and budget airlines. In general though, Heathrow is the UK's most important long haul destination and starting point. While smaller airports like Luton deal with short haul trips to Europe, Heathrow is the bridge between London and Asia, Africa and the Americas, which is one of the reasons why it is so popular with business travellers. Some of the most well traveled routes include Heathrow to New York JFK, which is operated by British Airways, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Air France. London to Paris is another vital route, and is flown by British Airways, Air France, and Iberia.

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Airlines operating from London Heathrow Airport

As one of the top busiest global airports (ranking 4th in 2024, after Atlanta, Dubai, and Tokyo), London Heathrow Airport (LHR) connects you to the world with a variety of airlines offering direct and connecting flights to many popular destinations.

British Airways has its primary and largest base at London Heathrow.

Here is a short list of airlines operating to/from London Heathrow Airport:

• Aegean Airlines: Provides service to Athens.
• Aer Lingus: Provides service to Athens.
• Air Canada: Provides service to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax.
• Air India: Provides service to Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
• Air France: Provides service to Paris and Nice.
• American Airlines: Provides service to the US, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia.
• Asiana Airlines: Provides direct service to Seoul.
• British Airways: Offers flights to Barcelona, Delhi, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Jeddah, Los Angeles, Lisbon, New York, , Rome, Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo and to many other.
• Cathay Pacific: Provides direct flights to Hong Kong.
• China Airlines: Provides direct flights to Taipei.
• China Southern Airlines: Offers flight to Guangho.
• easyJet: : Offers affordable flights to popular European cities including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Venice, Paris, Lisbon, London, Tenerife, Marrakesh and others.
• Emirates: Provides direct flights to Dubai, with connections to over 140 global destinations.
• Etihad Airways: Provides direct flights to Abu Dhabi.
• Japan Airlines: Provides direct service to Tokyo.
• KLM: Provides direct service to Amsterdam.
• Lufthansa: Provides direct service to Frankfurt and Munich.
• Royal Air Maroc: Provides direct service to Casablanca.
• Qatar Airways: Provides direct flight service to Doha, connecting you to many worldwide destinations.
• Saudia: Provides direct service to Jeddah and Riyadh.
• Singapore Airlines: Provides direct service to Singapore flights.
• TAP Air Portugal: Provide flight services to Lisbon.
• Turkish Airlines: Provide flight services to Istanbul, connecting you to many worldwide destinations.
• United Airlines: Provide flight services to the USA, including Chicago, Denver, Houson, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco and Washignton DC.
• Virgin Atlantic: Provide flight services to Atlanta, Bengaluru, Delhi, Johannesburg, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mumbai, New York, Riyadh, Tampa, Toronto, Washington DC and more.
• Vueling: Provide flight services to Barcelona, Bilibao, Paris and Santiago de Compostela.
• Westjet: Provide flight direct service to Calgary.

Popular destinations you can reach from London Heathrow Airport

• For city breaks: London Heathrow Airport offers convenient flights to some of Europe's most vibrant cities. Popular destinations for a quick getaway include Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Dublin, Rome, Paris, Budapest, Venice, Madrid, Lisbon, Vienna and more.

• For world explorers: For those looking to travel further, the airport provides flights to major global cities such as *Dubai, New York, Cancun, Singapore, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Sydney and more. These destinations offer rich experiences, from stunning skylines to unique cultural encounters, perfect for both business and leisure travellers.

🏙️ New routes and upcoming destinations

London Heathrow Airport continually expands its offerings, with new routes added to its growing network route network to meet traveller demand.

New routes to destinations for 2025 (and a few returning routes):

• Kuala Lumpur (resumes 1 April), Tbilisi (resumes 30 March), Tel Aviv (from 5 April) and Rimini (seasonal) with British Airways
• Cancun (from 19 October), Riyadh (from 30 March), Toronto (from 30 March) and Tel Aviv (returning 26 October) with Virgin Atlantic
• Santiago de Compostela (resuming from 30 March) and Bilbao* (resuming 30 March) with Vueling

As London Heathrow Airport continues to expand its network and operate more flights and new routes, travellers can look forward to an ever-growing list of destinations and convenient travel options to suit every need.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Where can I fly to from London Heathrow Airport?
A: You can fly direct to over 200 destinations from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), as well as to over 50 long-haul destinations, including New York, Singapore, Shanghai and Dubai.

Q2: Can I book direct flights from London Heathrow Airport?

A: Yes, many airlines offer direct flights to popular destinations across Europe and beyond to worldwide holiday locations.

Q3: Is London Heathrow Airport expanding its destination list?
A: London Heathrow Airport continually works to expand its route network. Please check the list of new routes or upcoming destinations for updates.

Q4: How do I find out if my destination requires a visa or specific travel documentation?
A: You can check the visa and entry requirements for your destination by visiting the government website of the country you are traveling to or using resources like the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Centre.