London to Westchester Flights

Flights from London

There are several good options when booking flights from London. With a number of large international airports, London is a major hub for air transport, and is therefore a good starting point for travel to many destinations around the world. London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted are all busy departure points, and can all be reached by road or public transport from the city centre. London City and London Luton airports are also departure points for flights from London.

Getting to the airport

When travelling by car, each of the major airports offers extensive parking facilities, often with dedicated bus transfer from the car park to the air terminals. Meanwhile, there are also a number of ways to get to the airports by public transport. London Heathrow, for example, is 15 miles from central London and can be reached in about an hour on the Piccadilly line of the London Underground, or in 15 to 30 minutes by express train from Paddington station. London Gatwick, 28 miles outside central London, can be reached by express train from Victoria station in about half an hour. London Stansted is further away, at 40 miles from central London, and is 45 minutes away by train from Liverpool Street station.

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With the number of airports within easy reach of central London, there are good possibilities for different flights from London to Westchester. For a comprehensive search of current offers, check ebookers.com. As well as air travel, ebookers.com lets travellers book car rental and accommodation in just a few clicks.

Arriving in Westchester County Airport

Westchester County Airport is an alternate airport for people living in the greater New York City area. It is located about three miles north-east of the White Plains central business district and about thirty-three miles from the centre of downtown Manhattan. The airport also serves Connecticut's Fairfield County. JetBlue Airways, Delta Connection, United Express, and US Airways Express fly into this airport regularly, while Cape Air provides seasonal service to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Using ebookers to arrange your flight into this airport is the best way to ensure you pay the cheapest rate for your air travel.

Transportation from the Airport

Since this is a specialty airport, you have to make pickup arrangements in advance if you want to take a taxi or limo from the airport. If you haven't made arrangements in advance, there is a dispatcher at the airport who will call a cab for you, but you may have to wait a while for pickup. A taxi ride into the city centre White Plains will cost you around $15. If you are going anyplace else in Westchester County, Connecticut, or New York City, the taxi fare can be much more expensive. Another option is to rent a car with the help of ebookers. Alternatively, you can take Bee-Line bus route 12 for $2.25 to the Metro-North train station in White Plains. The train can take you most places, including Manhattan, for under $15.

Weather in the Westchester County Area

Westchester is a large county in New York State that experiences a range of weather conditions depending upon whether you're in the lower or upper part of the county. Lower Westchester County weather mirrors the weather in New York City, while the upper part of the country mirrors the weather of the Hudson Valley region. White Plains, where the airport is located, is close to New York City, so expect summer temperatures that range from 25°C to over 38°C. Winters in the area can be cold and wet, with temperatures that can fall as low as -12°C. There is a lot to do in the Westchester County area, so the weather should never deter a visit.

Things to Do in Westchester County

If you want to stay within the bounds of Westchester County, there is a lot to see and do. Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site in Mount Vernon and Philipsburg Manor Upper Mills in Sleepy Hollow are popular historical sites in Westchester towns. You can also venture down to New York City for a wealth of exciting things to experience. Use ebookers to plan your itinerary and be assured that you are paying the lowest prices for flights, accommodation, and tickets to area attractions.