Flying from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR): What you need to know
Choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Grand Rapids is four hours behind London. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is located in Grand Rapids, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to GRR.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from London to GRR that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and GRR include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport with a stop at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). A major stopover between London Gatwick Airport and GRR, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to GRR flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from STN reach their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
If you have a late flight from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GRR:
Pick up a Gerald R. Ford International Airport rental car and discover Grand Rapids and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport flight.
The street address for GRR is 5500 44th Street Southeast.
Getting from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to central Grand Rapids
The centre of Grand Rapids is about 14 kilometres from Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
RM2,559 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport. A return flight starts from RM4,303. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to GRR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
July is when most people book flights from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Visit Grand Rapids in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a London to GRR plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Grand Rapids to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Grand Rapids
Once you've booked your flight from London to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Grand Rapids:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Art Prize, DeVos Performance Hall and Riverwalk Promenade are popular attractions which should feature on any good Grand Rapids itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Grand Rapids. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Detroit is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres east of Grand Rapids. No trip is complete without seeing Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.