Use this map to see where London’s six main airports sit in relation to the city. Zoom in, tap an airport marker, then choose a route that takes you close to your accommodation. Check the terminal and your arrival time before you book: the most convenient route depends on your final destination, luggage and accessibility needs.
Which airport transfer should you consider?
| Airport | Useful public transport choices | Where they take you |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | Piccadilly line, Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express | The Piccadilly line serves several central London areas; the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express serve Paddington, with the Elizabeth line continuing across London. |
| Gatwick | Thameslink, Southern or Gatwick Express | Thameslink serves London Bridge, Farringdon and St Pancras; Southern and Gatwick Express serve Victoria. |
| Stansted | Stansted Express or coach | Rail connects with Tottenham Hale and Liverpool Street; check coach stops against your hotel. |
| Luton | Train to Luton Airport Parkway, then Luton DART to the terminal; or coach | Trains serve St Pancras and other central stations. The DART is a separate airport-to-station connection, so check that it is included in your ticket. |
| London City | DLR | Useful for Canary Wharf and connections at Bank and Stratford. |
| Southend | Greater Anglia train | Services connect with Stratford and Liverpool Street. |
Choosing with luggage or a step-free requirement: A route with fewer changes may be easier than the fastest advertised journey. Check the whole journey, including the final station and any lift closures, in TfL Journey Planner; use its step-free options where needed. Timetables and fares change, so check them before travelling. For more detail on each route, see our London airport transfers guide.
Map of London’s airports
Open the map controls to zoom and explore the airport locations. If the embed is difficult to use on your phone, open the airport map in a separate tab.
Transport information checked against Transport for London and London Luton Airport on 25 September 2026.
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