Travelling from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI): What you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Central Illinois Regional Airport is located in Bloomington. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
Your flight from London to BMI won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to BMI. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kms (19 miles) in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to BMI flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kms (40 miles) from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Central Illinois Regional Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
Consider booking a hotel near BMI if you have a late flight from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
The street address for BMI is 3201 Cira Dr.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
£427 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport. A return flight starts at £700. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to BMI. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Central Illinois Regional Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from London to BMI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Discover the best deal on a flight from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
September is when most people book flights from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI). Plan your visit to Bloomington in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your London to BMI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Bloomington, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bloomington
After booking your flight from London to Central Illinois Regional Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bloomington:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bloomington, Angler's Lake Nature Preserve and Illinois Shakespeare Festival are top attractions which should be on every Bloomington itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Bloomington, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 981 kms (610 miles) west to Chicago to tick off its top attractions. From Millennium Park to Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 821 kms (510 miles) west of Bloomington, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
