Travelling from London to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Asheville Regional Airport is located in Asheville. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from London to AVL.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to AVL departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kms (19 miles) in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Asheville Regional Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a stopover to your journey at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) departing London Gatwick Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to AVL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Make catching an early London to Asheville Regional Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that leave from STN land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Asheville Regional Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near AVL instead:
Grab an Asheville Regional Airport rental car and discover Asheville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Thrifty and Ace Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Asheville Regional Airport flight.
AVL is located at 61 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to central Asheville
Asheville Regional Airport is roughly 11 miles from central Asheville. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
At the moment, £256 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Asheville Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £409. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to AVL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Asheville Regional Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to AVL.
Find an affordable flight from London to Asheville Regional Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). Plan your visit to Asheville in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Asheville is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your London to AVL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Asheville Regional Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Asheville
Start your Asheville trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Asheville Regional Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain to Sea Trail and River Arts District are top attractions which should be on every Asheville itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Asheville. Around 153 kms (95 miles) away to the east, its top attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Atlanta is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kms (160 miles) south-west of Asheville. No trip is complete without seeing Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.