Flying from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG), you'll have your choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average length of a direct London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport flight is 8 hours 40 minutes.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is located in Cincinnati. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). You can choose from 5 direct services every week. British Airways operates a 3pm departure between LHR and CVG.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to CVG. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) are available from here.
British Airways is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport taking off from LHR.
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways between LHR and CVG.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is British Airways.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to CVG with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and CVG include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, browse these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to CVG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN land at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Pick up a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport rental car and explore Cincinnati and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport flight.
Getting from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to central Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to the centre of Cincinnati is roughly 193 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is RM1,602. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,696. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to CVG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cincinnati based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a London to CVG plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cincinnati to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Cincinnati
Once you've booked your flight from London to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cincinnati:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Museum Centre at Union Terminal and The Gorilla Exhibit are attractions you won't want to skip in Cincinnati.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Cincinnati, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 48 kilometres south to Columbus to tick off its top sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 290 kilometres west of Cincinnati. No trip is complete without dropping by 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.