London Heathrow Airport (LHR) opened in 1929 as a small airfield and has since grown to become one of the largest and busiest airport hubs in the world. It’s location, 14 miles West of London, has made it the ideal spot for international travellers to, from and through the UK.

The airport currently caters for 86 airlines serving 193 destinations and that number is ever expanding. The airport has 2 runways but is fighting for a third to service the ever increasing traffic travelling through the airport.

Heathrow airport covers an area of over 1,200 hectares and it is a busy hub for both passenger flights and freight services. It also offers a wide range of shopping opportunities, is a big employer in the area and boasts 5 terminals, with Terminal 2 currently undergoing a redevelopment. The airport offers a wide range of on-site and off-site airport parking facilities, and to ease the process of finding the right car park at the right price for your needs use Airport Parking Shop.

Travellers planning on visiting the UK will find Heathrow is a hop, skip and a jump from the world famous Windsor Castle, home of Queen Elizabeth II. It is also perfectly situated for those wishing to enjoy the sights and sounds of bustling London. You can find out more about things to do in London and the surrounding Heathrow area at Heathrow Airport Guide. Staying at a B&B near Heathrow or a Heathrow hotel is a great option if you need to catch an early morning flight.

Located on a former Docklands in London, London City Airport is a public airport that served 3 million passengers in 2012. The London City Airport construction was first proposed in 1981, but it was not until 1986 when construction for the airport began. The first aircraft landed in May 1987, and the first commercial flights started later that same year.

The London City Airport is linked to London’s new financial district at Canary Wharf as well as to many other locations such as the old financial district of the City of London. Due to its location, the airport can be easily accessed by a range of public and private transport services; there’s also a range of airport parking facilities available to those who prefer driving to London City airport.

If you’re in need of a taxi to or from London City Airport, take a look at this list of London City Taxi companies.

London Gatwick Airport is London and England’s second largest and busiest airport serving in excess of 35 million passengers per year to various destinations worldwide, trailing only to Heathrow Airport within the whole of UK.

Although Gatwick Airport is actually 30 miles (47.5 km) south of London it is often called London Gatwick or Gatwick Airport. Gatwick’s closest settlement is in fact the historic town of Crawley, West Sussex, which is just 3.1 miles (5 km) to the south of the airport.  If you plan on driving to the airport you will find there are a number of Airport Parking Options available at the airport, or at least close by to Gatwick Airport.

Being outside of London, the surrounding towns of Gatwick Airport provide a lovely change from the busy London streets. The little town of Horsham is a beautiful retreat for those wanting to kill a few hours just relaxing, having a meal or a drink in a more peaceful environment.

Due to the growing importance of aviation, in 1924 the States of Jersey bought a private field towards the west of the Jersey Island, the largest of the Channel Islands, and built the Jersey Airport. The airport was officially opened on 10th March 1937 at a total cost of £127,000.

Thanks to its tourist appeal; close to France but English speaking, Jersey Airport now receives many visitors every year, having handled almost 1.5 million passengers in 2012. Furthermore, the airport is home to the Jersey Aero Club, where many pilots have obtained their licenses and it is also home to the air show Jersey International Air Display that takes place every year.