London is located at the center of Europe and serves as hub for destinations in Europe, US and destinations in different parts of the world.
Heathrow(LHR)
Heathrow was opened in 1929 and is located 14 miles west of Central London. The LHR has 5 terminals and 3 runways and is UK's largest and busiest airport. London Heathrow is owned and managed by BAA Limited. The LHR serves over 90 airlines operating flights to more than 170 global destinations. Heathrow is the primary hub of BMI and British Airways.
Gatwick (LGW)
Gatwick was opened in the 1920s and is located about 28.4 miles south of Central London. The LGW has 2 terminals namely North and South and 1 runway and is UK's second largest and busiest airport next to London Heathrow. London Gatwick is operated by Gatwick Airport Limited and operates the world's busiest single use runway. The LGW serves over 60 airlines operating flights to different global destinations. Gatwick Airport is mainly home to charter flights and budget airlines.
Stansted (STN)
Stansted was opened in 1943 and is located about 30 miles northeast of Central London. The Stansted has 1 terminal and is UK's third largest and busiest airport. London Stansted is owned by BAA Limited and operated by Stansted Airport Limited. The STN serves over 21 airlines operating flights to different global destinations. Stansted is primarily home to many low cost carriers.
Luton (LTN)
Luton was opened in 1938 and is located about 35 miles north of Central London. The airport has 1 terminal and 1 runway and is UK's fourth largest and busiest airport. London Luton is owned by Luton Borough Council and operated by London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. The airport serves 9 passenger airlines and 5 cargo airlines serving 60 worldwide destinations. Luton Airport serves mainly European destinations along with some charter flights to Asian and North American destinations.
