Travelling from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): what you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), you'll have your choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Buffalo is UTC-4, which is 4 hours behind London. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located in Buffalo.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to BUF.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a cinch to find a flight from London to BUF that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and BUF include:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
From the centre of London, LHR is around 19 miles away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, browse these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 50 miles away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to BUF, take things easy in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
If you have a late flight from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BUF:
Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
From Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
For a one-way ticket from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, £251 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just £348. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to secure cheap tickets from London to BUF. You're more likely to score a great deal and have more options for departure times and dates.
Getting cheap tickets from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Buffalo in May when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Buffalo. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from London to BUF during then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buffalo
Start your Buffalo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Buffalo City Hall and Albright-Knox Art Gallery are just two of the major attractions to put on your Buffalo itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Canalside.
Complete your Buffalo trip with a car rental
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