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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.
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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