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London
A prime destination for businessmen and tourists from across the globe, London is one of the world’s most visited cities. The world’s leading financial centre, shopping and fashion paradise, artistic and cultural stronghold, the English capital with its iconic monuments, from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, makes any trip worthwhile.
Flight from Lyon (LYS) to London (LGW) / London (LTN) / London (LHR) / London (SEN)
Book a flight to London departing from Lyon
It is hardly surprising that the English capital has an optimal air service.
It is exceptionally easy to get there from Lyon:
:: London - Gatwick (LGW)
2 weekly flights with easyJet (14 frequencies a week)
:: London - Luton (LTN)
One daily flight with easyJet (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 6 frequencies a week)
:: London - Heathrow (LHR)
Three daily flights with British Airways, from Monday to Sunday (21 frequencies a week)
:: London - Southend (SEN)
Four weekly flights with Flybe (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday)
Additional information
London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) is located 45 kilometres south of the city. The quickest way (half an hour) to arrive in the centre of London is to take the Gatwick Express (departures every 15 minutes).
Useful information about London
Weather
Essentials
Distance
762 km
Flight duration
01:30
Local time
13:40
Jet lag
-1 h
Currency
Pound sterling
Language
English
Localisation
- Londres Gatwick Airport
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West Sussex
RH6 0NP Royaume-Uni -
Latitude : 51.1536621
Longitude : -0.1820629
- Aéroport de Londres Heathrow
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Latitude : 51.4700223
Longitude : -0.4542955
- London Luton Airport
- LU2 9LY Luton Royaume-Uni
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Latitude : 51.8762646
Longitude : -0.3717471
- Aéroport de Londres-Stansted
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Latitude : 51.8860181
Longitude : 0.2388661
5 Reasons to go to London
1. Dressing up at the Cyberdog in Camden
Who said the English were phlegmatic? Not only do they know how to party, but they also know how show a certain “crazy” side. The proof ? The Cyberdog in Camden, a totally off-the-wall shop where you can accessorize your holiday outfits, stock up on gadgets or dye your hair pink. All in an incomparable futuristic atmosphere.
2. Strolling Through the Mecca of Contemporary Art
Art lovers of all kinds will enjoy the best of what eclectic London has to offer. Head for the Saatchi Gallery, a small nugget of Chelsea containing several exhibitions that are worth stopping for. Don’t forget about the highly anticipated event of 2016, Exhibitionism: The Rolling Stones.
3. Attending a Clown Mass at the Holy Trinity
Humour is a religion in London, so don’t miss out on the mass that pays homage to Joseph Grimaldi. Once a year, all the city’s clowns converge on the Holy Trinity Church in Hackney, to conclude their trek in front of the work of London’s famous magician who died in 1837. Naturally, in costume, with shoes and with a red nose.
4. Conducting an Investigation at 221B Baker Street
For the unconditional fans of the legendary Sherlock Holmes, go back in time and find yourself in the Victorian Era! Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous hero welcomes you in his house to unravel, between reconstituted folklore and unusual anecdotes, the threads of his most famous investigations.
5. Enjoying London’s Best Fish and Chips
The epitome of English cuisine, fish and chips can be found in pubs and restaurants all over London. You can order this meal of battered fish and fries at any time of the day. And where’s a good spot to try this iconic British dish? Golden Hind on Marylebone Lane, where it has been a speciality for more than a century…