People visiting the UK from overseas almost always want to see London, but then travel beyond London to add another destination to their holiday. By planning in advance, they can take advantage of cheap fares on budget airlines, to turn their London holiday into a European vacation.
European travelers are fully familiar with two of the major budget airlines, easyJet and Ryanair, but if coming to London from outside Europe, those names – and the possibilities for cheap travel that they open up – might mean nothing. Here's what you need to know, including how long it takes to get from London to Gatwick, Luton and Stansted airports, and which major destinations both Ryanair and easyJet fly to from each airport.
easyJet
easyJet has been in business since 1995 and was the first airline to make a success of the budget travel market. Others had tried before and failed, but easyJet today carries more passengers annually than any other UK-based airline.For traveling on from London, easyJet flies from Gatwick, Luton and Stansted airports, all easily reached by train or bus.
