London's main airport, about 19 miles west of the city, is where most Transatlantic (and many other) flights land

Gatwick is London's secondary airport, host to many Transatlantic, European, and British flights as well as easyJet, Norwegian, and some other low-cost carriers

Little Luton Airport, 33 miles from London, is a hub for several low-cost airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz

Little London City Airport is actually in London—but few airlines use it.

Stansted Airport, an hour north of London, is popular with easyJet, Ryanair, and many other low cost carriers

If you have to transfer from one London airport to another, here are your best options

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Major airports in Great Britain

Coach transfers to Oxford from Heathrow take 80–90 min (£23), from Gatwick 2–2.5 hr (£28)