Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Sydney
The cheapest flight from Sydney to London Heathrow Airport was found, on average, 65 days before departure.
Book at least 7 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is March.
Morning departure is around 106% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
Flights from Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart from International Terminal T1. Heathrow Airport has four terminals (T2, T3, T4 and T5), and the one you arrive at will depend on the airline you fly with; it should be printed on your boarding pass.
If you have a pet that needs to be cared for during your trip to London, you’ll find a top-quality pet hotel in the Sydney Airport precinct. Hanrob Pet Hotel is available for a short or long-term stay, and they’ll even arrange video calls so you can check on your beloved pet.
Taxi and rideshare providers offer a convenient way to get from your doorstep to the international check-in area at Sydney Airport. The trip usually takes around 20min, though this does depend on traffic conditions, and you can expect to pay roughly A$ 45 to A$ 55.
Flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR) will find you at the most established, central and high-functioning of the six airports serving the London area in the UK. It has three different train stations linking the terminals, all connected to Paddington station by Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect.
If you need some beauty or R&R after a long flight, pop into Heathrow’s Be Relax Beauty Spa at Terminal 5B (Gate 35) and grab a quick massage or facial.
Regular travellers to Heathrow Airport can take advantage of the Heathrow rewards system. It offers loyalty points to spend in participating stores, exclusive offers and other benefits.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days
FAQs for booking Sydney to London Heathrow Airport flights
Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport offers both short- and long-term parking options. If you plan to leave your car at the airport during your trip to London, the P7 car park is ideal as it’s just a short 2-5min walk from International Terminal T1. When booked online, the price per day ranges from around A$ 9 to A$ 59, depending on the length of your stay.
There are four terminals (T2, T3, T4 and T5) currently operating at London Heathrow Airport, and each has car hire kiosks in the arrivals area. This can be found just past customs and security. Whether you book your vehicle online or at a kiosk, the hire car companies all offer a free shuttle bus service that will take you from your terminal to the parking building, where you can pick up your vehicle.
If you are looking for a direct flight from Sydney to London, there are a few airlines providing direct flights on certain days of the week. Look at British Airways’ flights throughout the week to see when their direct flights are.
There are no direct flights connecting Sydney to London Heathrow Airport.
The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to London Heathrow Airport flight route.
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to London Heathrow Airport.
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
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