Travelling from London to Valley International Airport (HRL): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Valley International Airport (HRL). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Valley International Airport is located in Harlingen. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from London to HRL. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to HRL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
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Located around 31 kms (19 miles) from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Valley International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to HRL flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Make catching an early London to Valley International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Valley International Airport (HRL)
Touching down on a late flight from London to Valley International Airport? Grab your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a hotel near HRL. Pool and Hot Tub Lakefront Harlingen Home and Pool and Game Room Waterfront Harlingen Home will have you turning out the lights sooner.
The street address for HRL is 3002 Heritage Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Valley International Airport (HRL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Valley International Airport is £660. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £901. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to HRL if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from London to Valley International Airport (HRL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Valley International Airport (HRL). October is when most people visit Harlingen. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Book a London to HRL plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Harlingen to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Valley International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Harlingen
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Harlingen right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Valley International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival and Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum are popular attractions which should be on every Harlingen itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Harlingen has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 177 kms (110 miles) north of Harlingen, a trip to Corpus Christi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral.
Laredo is another essential stop in the United States and is around 225 kms (140 miles) north-west of Harlingen. No trip is complete without dropping by San Francisco Javier Park, San Augustin Plaza and Fort McIntosh.