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With nearly 8millones inhabitants and a metropolitan area, the largest of the EU, with about 14 million, London has five airports in its vicinity, all perfectly connected with the city: Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, City and Heathrow.

Gatwick Airport (LGW).

It is the second largest airport after Heathrow area and is located south of London, about 45 km from the capital, about 40 miles north of Brighton. Here come the low cost carriers Easyjet and Ryanair called (also at Stansted) with flights from Spain. To reach the center, we must take the Gatwick Express train connects the South Terminal (from the North Terminal take a bus connection to Gatwick train station) with the central London Victoria station. Journey time: 30 minutes.

Stansted Airport (STN).

It is further from the airport all at a distance of 61 km northeast of London, and about 50 miles south of Cambridge. This airport (Ryanair is headquartered here) reach most low cost companies from Spain and other European countries. To reach the center, we must take the Stansted Express train connects the airport to London Liverpool Street station (we can come to Tottenham Hale station and take the subway). Journey time: 45 minutes and trains every 15.

Luton Airport (LTN).

Airport located about 51 km northwest of London, where the company is headquartered Easyjet. From the airport take a bus (every 10 minutes between 05:00 h and midnight) connection to Luton Airport Parkway station, located 2.5 kilometers (5 minutes). From the railway station Luton Parkway will have to catch a train to St Pancras International station (21 minutes approx.).

London City Airport (LCY).

It is the smallest and close to all London airports (to 9.5 km east of central London and only 4.8 miles from Canary Wharf). The airport is accessible by taxi, bus, underground and DLR (Docklands Light Rail), and is used by small planes for quick access to the city’s financial district.

Heathrow Airport (LHR).

It is the busiest airspace in the UK and across Europe. It is located 32 km west of central London, and has 5 terminals. We could say that is formed by three airports, terminals T1-2-3, T4 and T5.

Since we can take the call T5 Heathrow Express links the airport with London Paddington station (Piccadilly subway line also or blue line).
From T1-2-3, we can take the Heathrow Express or Heathrow Connect (the latter makes more stops) to London Paddington station above. Alternatively we are able to take the underground (Piccadilly Line, or blue) or National Express coach to Victoria Coach Station (Victoria coach station).
From T4, only we are able to take the underground Piccadilly line or bus to go to another terminal to catch the Heathrow Express / Connect.

Looking for Monarch flights to Corfu from London? There are inexpensive flights leaving from  London Gatwick and London Luton to Corfu right now for about £80, one way including all taxes and charges. The island of Corfu has a pleasing Mediterranean climate and excellent, clean, sparkling  beaches, making it a top destination for London holidaymakers.

Monarch flights to Corfu from London can take 3-4 hours, while for most Europeans, Corfu is an easy 3 hour flight. During the summer tourist months, charter flights from European countries, including the UK,  bring plane fulls of tourists to Corfu. Glyfada is probably the most popular spot on the island. Glyfada, Corfu  has an absolutely beautiful sandy beach, and an assortment of hotels and apartments at which you can stay.

Monarch flights to Corfu are not always about a beach get-away. The 1890 Achillion Palace,  located in the village of Gastouri, is one of Corfu’s top attractions. First built as a summer retreat for the Empress of Austria, it was later bought by the Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. Also, most visitors take the time to visit at least one of the many Greek Churches and monasteries dotting the island. To cool down, the  Aqualand Corfu park, one of Europe’s largest water parks, will delight kids of all ages. All this fun is only a few hours away with Monarch flights to Corfu.