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Getting to the United Kingdom - Arriving in the UK by Air, Sea, Tunnel

Before you book your trip to the United Kingdom, find out the travel options you can choose from. Read about airport choices, arriving by sea, or crossing from Europe via the Channel Tunnel.

Cheap Flights and Hot Deals to UK Airports - Find Cheapest Flights to the UK

Cheap Flights - Find Cheapest Flights to airports around the UK - plus special hot deals regularly updated.

UK Airports Travel Advisory

UK Aiports Travel Advisory - Following the Glasgow airport attack and the the temporary suspension of flights from John Lennon airport, here's what travelers to and from UK airports need to know.

London and Beyond - UK Airports That Serve Trans-Atlantic Destinations

If you are flying to the United Kingdom, you don't have to land at busy Heathrow or any of the London airports. Read about other UK airports with Trans-Atlantic flights where you can save money or arrive closer to your ultimate destination.

Across the English Channel Through the Channel Tunnel or By Ferry

Read about crossing the English Channel to the UK. Eurostar, Eurotunnel and a variety of ferry services serve visitors arriving in the UK from all over continental Europe.

Eurostar - High Speed Trains Through the Channel Tunnel

Eurostar is the high speed rail service through the Channel Tunnel between Europe and the United Kingdom. Learn how to travel with Eurostar and where you can travel from. Read about what a trip on Eurostar is like.

Heathrow Airport - What You Need to Know about London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is the main gateway to the UK and the world's busiest international airport. Look here for useful information about arriving in the UK through Heathrow Airport.

Driving to the UK via the Channel Tunnel - Eurotunnel Car Transport to

Channel Tunnel Facts and Information. You can drive between Europe and the UK in your own car. Find out how easy it is to use the Eurotunnel shuttle through the Channel Tunnel.

Gatwick Airport - What You Need to Know about London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is the UK's second largest airport and an alternative destination for London. Look here for useful information about arriving in the UK through Gatwick Airport.

Stansted Airport - What You Need to Know about London Stansted Airport

Stansted is one of London's rapidly growing secondary airports. Find out about flying in London Stansted

Luton Airport - What You Need to Know about London Luton Airport

London Luton is the base for several low cost airlines including easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Monarch Scheduled, Aer Arann and others. Fly from Luton to New York (Newark)

Manchester Airport - What You Need to Know About Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport serves the North and Northwest and has more North American flights than any UK airport outside of London - East and West Coast and points in between. Look here for useful information about arriving in the UK through Manchester Airport.

Glasgow Airport - What You Need to Know about Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport is Scotland's main international airport, with links to Europe and Ireland as well as East and West Coast US and Canada.

Edinburgh Airport - What You Need to Know about Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's capital airport, with about 50 airlines serving 85 destinations.

Birmingham International Airport - What You Need to Know

Birmingham International Airport is the Midland's and Mid Wales gateway to Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East, India, Pakistan and North America.

Bristol International Airport - What You Need to Know

Bristol International Airport is a gateway to the Southwest, South Wales and the South Midlands.

Air Travel and Flights - Flight deals online

Airfare to the UK is one of the major - and fixed - expenses if you are coming from North America or further away. About.com's Air Travel guide has some good ideas about finding the best flight deals.
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