Things to Consider Before Booking a Flight to London

Travelling brings with it a fair deal of trouble, especially when visiting new places, and London is no exception. So what should you factor in as you plan for your trip?

The Airport You are Landing At

In a recent analysis by Holidu, London has been mentioned to have its fair share of the best and worst airports in Europe. It has six major airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, City Airport, Stansted Airport, Luton, and Southend Airport. 

Knowing which airport you will land at helps you plan your time, money, and the direction you will take after. Heathrow, for instance, is the biggest and busiest airport serving more than eighty airlines from around the world. 

With the daily number of passengers passing through the airport at approximately 100,000, getting stuck in air traffic wouldn't be uncommon. There is also a possibility of staying in the security checks queues longer than expected. 

Good customer service should also be a priority. You wouldn’t want to be stuck in an airport with dirty facilities where the staff are rude and unbothered. 

The Amount of Luggage You Have

Whether you are travelling for business or holiday, having luggage is exempted. The weight of your luggage will greatly influence your travel and stay in London. 

Smaller loads are good for passengers connecting flights to their destination, while bigger luggage is better with a single flight. With this, the risks of a loss are minimized. 

Depending on the weight of your luggage, you will be forced to take a private connection to your destination if it is heavy. However, if it is light, you can easily carry it along on a train or a bus. 

Further, a piece of heavy luggage will be inconvenient if you are planning to move around England, not to mention how it will limit you from purchasing many beautiful antiques and souvenirs. 

The Transport Means

Once you get to the airport, the question is, how do you get to wherever you are going? Although many airports in London offer a variety of transport means, it is important to know which they are, whether they are within your price range and their availability. 

For instance, London city airport offers two links to the city centre - taxi and the underground, while Heathrow Airport has four - taxi, train, underground, and bus transportation. 

The Weather

London has four weather seasons, summer, winter, spring, and autumn. Checking which seasons the city is currently experiencing will help you to make informed decisions. This includes the kind of clothes to pack, essential toiletries such as sunscreens for the summer, and where to stay if on vacation.

Proper knowledge of the weather and planning will also save you a few coins and lighten your luggage. For example, if you know that it is the summer season, you will stash more bikinis, tank tops, and open sandals in your suitcase than raincoats.

Moreover, if it is during summer, you can aptly make prior hotel reservations. Being near the beach will improve your experience in England.

Available time

Depending on the flight schedule and the airport you are landing at, time is a great determinant of how your plans will pan out. If you have small room for allowing delays, then it is ideal that you take a flight to an airport that is less busy.

However, if you are not time conscious, you can take a stroll at the airport, shop at retail outlets, or grab a bite as you wait for a connecting flight to your next destination.