Flight from Iloilo to London

London is a city that doesn't need much introduction. The capital of England and the United Kingdom, London is home to one of the oldest Monarchies in the world and has a history stretching back to Roman times. The Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace are only a few of its iconic landmarks. London not only treasures its history but also embraces the new and the modern and is often portrayed in many blockbuster movies.

Best time to fly from Iloilo to London

If you are planning a trip to London, the best time to visit the city would be from March to May when the temperatures are mild and the city's parks are lush green and flowers are blooming. During these times you will also see less of the London rain and fog. However late spring and also summer is the peak travel seasons in London as this is when the clouds are slightly a bit clearer. As a major tourist city in the world, it is fairly hard to avoid crowds in London.

Main airports available in Iloilo and London

Iloilo International Airport (ILO) – The Iloilo International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in the Philippines and is located 24 kilometres northwest of Iloilo City. The airport which takes only a 20 to 30-minute drive to reach is also one of the most beautiful airports in the Philippines. The three most common transportation used to get to Iloilo airport are taxi, shuttle van and jeep. The taxi is the most convenient and one whole taxi will cost around PHP350 to PHP400 each way. The shuttle van is a much cheaper alternative, which only costs PHP50 to reach the SM City Iloilo Mall. If you are looking to save money and don't mind a long detour, the jeep will only cost PHP16 to get to town.

Heathrow Airport (LHR) – Heathrow Airport is also known as London Heathrow and is the major airport in London, England. Heathrow is the busiest airport in Europe and the seventh busiest airport in the world. It is located 24 kilometres from Central London. Being one of the major airports in Europe, Heathrow is complete with many different facilities including baggage services, currency exchanges, free Wi-Fi access, duty-free shops, restaurants, kids play areas, phone and laptop charging ports, toilets, showers and also 100 drinking water fountains throughout the airport. The most common ways of getting to Heathrow are by car, by coach or bus, by train, by taxi and by airport transfer. The fastest and most convenient way to get to Heathrow would be the Heathrow Express which takes you directly from London Central to London Paddington.

Climate pattern in Iloilo and London

Compared to Iloilo, which has a tropical climate, London experiences a warm and temperate climate with significant rainfall throughout the year. The average temperature in London is 11.1 degrees Celsius while in Iloilo, the average temperature is 27.1 degrees Celsius. The annual rainfall received in London is approximately 621mm a lot lesser than Iloilo’s average of 2083 mm rain per year.

Highlights attractions in London

• London Eye – The fastest and easiest way to see London is by taking a ride in the iconic London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel located just next to the river Thames. The slow ride not only gives you the chance to take in the panoramic view of the city but is also a good photo spot for the budding photographers. At night, the London Eye is lit up with seasonal colours giving it a different look.
• Oxford Street – Oxford Street, which is lined by beautiful British architectural buildings is not only London's top shopping spot but is also Europe’s busiest shopping street. The street is filled with designer stores such as Selfridges, Debenhams and House of Fraser. Don’t miss out of walking down the street during Christmas celebrations as the street is lit up with beautiful Christmas lights and turns the street into a magical winter wonderland.
• Platform 9 ¾ – If you are an avid Harry Potter fan, a trip to London’s Platform 9 ¾ would be one of the highlights to your trip. Even though it might be a bit hard to get to Hogwarts from there, taking pictures as Harry, Hermione and Ron did at the platform will already be fun. Platform 9 ¾ is located within Kings Cross, London’s busiest train station which has been open since 1852.