London to Groningen flight with KM Malta Airlines

 London to Groningen Flights: An Overview

Groningen is a bustling and young metropolis in the north of the Netherlands. This city has a strong student population and is celebrated for its cafe culture, inspired architecture, and fantastic museums. Flights from London to Groningen often provide a convenient method of transport between these two European cities. Direct flights are not available on this route, but indirect services can usually complete the 494 kilometer journey in around six to seven hours. Services with a change or layover stop in many cities around Europe, including Copenhagen, Frankfurt am Main, and Vienna. Flights on this route operate throughout the week, with around two services operating every day apart from Saturday, when one service operates.

Which airlines fly from London to Groningen?

Airlines operating on this route include SAS, Sepehran Airlines, British Airways, and Brussels Airlines. All services on this route are indirect, with SAS and British Airways offering the most services during the week. Almost all connecting flights are in partnership with FlexFlight, a Danish carrier. 

How long is the flight from London to Groningen?

Indirect services on this route with one change regularly take around six hours 55 minutes to complete the 494 kilometer distance between the two cities. On average, flights with one stop tend to take around six to eight hours, but this depends on the time between connections. A service with two changes can take upwards of 12 hours, with stops in Copenhagen, Vienna, and Frankfurt am Main.

How many flights are there from London to Groningen?

On weekdays, there are up to three flights daily on this route. On weekends, this drops to one or two services operating. The earliest flight departs from London at around 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and weekends, and the latest flight leaves at 2:00 p.m. on weekends and 7:45 p.m. on weekday evenings. Although many of the services on this route can be fairly long, there is regularly one flight every day with a duration of under seven hours. 

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Groningen? 

Departure airport: flights from London to Groningen depart from all of the major airports in the city, including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London City Airport, and Luton Airport. Travel from central London to all of the airports is fairly easy, with most journeys taking under an hour. The Heathrow Express links London Paddington to the airport in around 15 minutes, with regular services. London Stansted can be reached in 45 minutes from Liverpool Street station by catching the Stansted Express. London City Airport is the only airport in London and can be reached in under 20 minutes on the DLR train service. Travelers looking to reach London Luton can catch train services at London St. Pancras station, with a journey time of around 24 minutes. All of London's airports offer travelers a range of services and facilities including ATMs, currency exchange services, duty-free shopping, restaurants, and free WiFi.

Arrival airport: flights from London to Groningen land at Groningen Airport Eelde, which​ lies 14 kilometers from the city center. Groningen Airport Eelde​​ is just half a kilometer away from the bus and rail station. Travelers can reach downtown Groningen in around 34 minutes by catching the Qbuzz bus service. Alternatively, taxi services will take around 20 minutes to complete the journey but will be more expensive. Services and facilities in the airport are fairly limited but include car rental services and free WiFi.