Flying from London to Albany International Airport (ALB): what you need to know
When organizing your flight from London to Albany International Airport (ALB), you'll have your pick of airports to take off 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).
Albany International Airport is located in Albany. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 4 hours behind London.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from London to ALB.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from London to ALB leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
LHR is roughly 31 kilometres from central London. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from London to Albany International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Albany International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to ALB? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Albany International Airport (ALB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Albany International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near ALB:
Getting from Albany International Airport (ALB) to central Albany
Albany International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Albany. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 19 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Albany International Airport (ALB)
C$471 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Albany International Airport. Return flights start from C$836. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get flight tickets from London to ALB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Finding flight tickets from London to Albany International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices drop. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for flight tickets from London to ALB.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Albany International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Albany International Airport (ALB)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Albany International Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Albany in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Albany is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from London to ALB in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -13ºC and 4ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Albany International Airport.
More about Albany
After locking in your flight from London to Albany International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Albany:
New York State Capitol and The Egg are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Albany itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Empire State Plaza Convention Centre.
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