Joanel

have an 11:15 flight out of heathrow on a sat morning.

how bad is the traffic on sat? less than during the week? or ??? thinking of leaving london by 8 AM by limo. would this work?

staying near victoria station area.

nytraveler

Where is your lfight to and what time does your airline request that you check in? Do you have luggage to check? Where in London are you coming from?

Joanel

I said where= near victoria station and it is an international flight.
believe 2 hours ahead.

letsgo39

Take the train,much more reliable than having to worry about possible traffic delays.Last time I left London we took the Heathrow Express and did fine. The same day there was a wreck on the expressway and traffic was delayed for hours.

P_M

From Vic Station you can take the tube to LHR but it's a long ride with many stops and you have carry around luggage. The Heathrow Express leaves from Paddington Station and not Vic Station. You could take a cab to Paddington then a train to LHR but for about the same money you could use a car service such as justairports.com. Traffic shouldn't be too bad on a Saturday morning, I would use Just Airports. They can tell you the best time to leave for the airport.

P_M

And Just Airports will pick you up from your hotel.

janisj

"<i>. . . . . and it is an international flight.</i>"

"international flight" doesn't tell us enough. There is a reason we ask follow up questions, we aren't being nosy. For instance, if your flight is to the States - the advance check in is usually longer than for flights to some other places.

"<i> . . . . believe 2 hours ahead.</i>" You should make sure if that is the case - some airlines require more

alanRow

If you are near Victoria Station then the quickest & cheapest way IS to take the Tube from Victoria - all you need to do is get off at Hammersmith, walk a few feet to the adjacent platform then take the next Piccadilly Line Tube to your terminal

Cathinjoetown

From that area of London, if using a private car service, I would add an hour to an hour and 15 minutes on to whatever time frame the airline gives you.

Joanel

thanks. too much luggage, using justairports.

nytraveler

If you are flying to France or Germany the check in time is not the same s if you're heading to the US - or far east or? You really should sk your airline when they want you there.

P_M

I think that's a wise decision Joanel. I used the tube once from Heathrow and it was cheap but not worth the hassle due to the luggage we were carrying. I think you will be pleased with Just Airports.

hsv

A car service from Victoria to LHR on a Saturday early morning shouldn't take longer than 45 minutes, could well be less.

Joanel

it took a little more than 30 minutes. left around 8;15 = at airport, checked in and thru security a little after 9. wish it always was so easy. driver said not much traffic on a sat before 9.

belgrava area to heathrow.