HK$2,085+ Cheap flights to the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has a generally mild climate. Wales gets most of the rain and Scotland and northern England get most snow in the winter. The south gets most of the mild, dry weather and the vast majority of sunny days.

Peak season: The UK is a year-round destination and flights to the UK are always packed with travellers eager to explore the country’s main attractions. Peak summer months are busiest, especially in London, and the major tourist centres. Summer (June to August) temperatures range between 14 and 30 degrees Celsius. Off season: Winter months (December to early March) can be cold (average temperatures about one-two degrees Celsius), but in general, the further north you go, the colder the weather. This is the time to visit for winter sports. Scotland has five main areas for winter sports: Nevis Range, Glencoe, Glenshee, Cairngorm and the Lecht. Shoulder season: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) can be great times to visit. The tourist season is just gearing up (or gearing down) and the weather can be sunny and warm. May and September, in particular, can enjoy very good weather.

Several airlines connect cities around the UK including BA, easyJet, bmi, bmibaby and Flybe. Air Southwest operates services to the south west of England. ScotAirways connects Scottish cities and Eastern Airways links the east of the UK with Scotland. Train service is decent, if expensive. In London, the underground rail is punctual and comprehensive. Buy an Oyster card at any Tube station to get around more cheaply. Buying a ticket at the station is much more expensive than using the card – £1.50 for a zone 1 ticket as opposed to £4 at the station. There are trams in several cities including Manchester and Sheffield. Croydon has a Tramlink and Blackpool, the resort town in Lancashire, has the UK’s only remaining “traditional” tramway. The National Express bus service is an economical way to get around the UK and it offers a very good service. London buses are fast and regular, linking up the capital day and night. There are good bus services in other cities around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Postbus is a nationwide service of more than 200 routes, mostly in remote areas. Car hire is easy. All the major companies are represented at airports and in cities around the UK.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to United Kingdom on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Kingdom.

London Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Kingdom. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost HK$161, while return flights cost around HK$53.

A return flight to United Kingdom will typically cost around HK$604, however they can be found for as little as HK$85.

For those looking to save time traveling to United Kingdom, Hong Kong Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 0 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow, Terminal 2 & Terminal 3 is the closest property to London Heathrow (0.0 km away from London Heathrow).