Welcome to London

Destination airport: London Heathrow Airport LHR

Flight duration: 1h 50m

800 km as the crow flies

Culinary specialities

Fish and Chips
Fish and chips have been a British working-class classic since the 19th century. Crispy fried fish and thick-cut chips, often served in newspaper, remain the epitome of British culinary culture to this day.

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Did you know?

London Heathrow is the largest and busiest airport in the UK, and is among the busiest airports in the world. Originally opened in 1946 as a small airfield, it rapidly developed into a global hub and today welcomes over 70 million passengers annually. Heathrow has five terminals and is known for Terminal 5, which was built for British Airways and is one of the most modern airport buildings in Europe. The airport is located just about 23 km west of the city centre and is connected to London Paddington by the Heathrow Express in just 15 minutes.

Places of interest

Among London's highlights is undoubtedly Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarchy. The daily Changing of the Guard ceremony is particularly worth seeing and attracts numerous visitors. Another must-see is the Tower of London, famous for its over 1,000-year history and as the home of the Crown Jewels. Right next door, Tower Bridge, one of the city's most famous landmarks, impresses with its wonderful views of the Thames. Art and culture enthusiasts should visit the British Museum, which houses one of the world's largest collections of ancient artefacts and is free to enter.

For those who want to relax in between, the extensive Hyde Park offers a green oasis in the middle of the city, ideal for walks and short breaks from the hustle and bustle. A special tip for Harry Potter fans is King's Cross Station, or more precisely, the symbolic Platform 9¾, which delights countless visitors every year with its specially created photo spot.

Useless knowledge

• Heathrow used to be a farm before it became an airport.
• London has a secret, underground rat army. A true kingdom of rodents.
• The tower is actually called Elizabeth Tower – Big Ben is just the bell inside. Fun fact: the thing weighs 13.5 tonnes
• There's a person in London known for talking to pigeons. No joke, he's even developed a sort of «pigeon dance».