Travelling from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London five hours ahead of Indianapolis.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IND to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as October? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indianapolis Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the top stopovers between IND and LHR:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Indianapolis Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is £227. A return ticket right now is £533. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IND to LHR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Indianapolis Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IND to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indianapolis Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Indianapolis Airport (IND)
IND's address is 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Of all flights leaving Indianapolis Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Indianapolis Airport from central Indianapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IND? If you're catching an early flight from Indianapolis Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LHR if you're taking a late Indianapolis Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Indianapolis Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, head to London in March.
Book your flight from Indianapolis Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IND to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Journey around 257 kms (160 miles) north-west to Manchester to tick off its leading sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 161 kms (100 miles) north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.