Flights to Baltimore

Flights from London Heathrow to Baltimore Washington International Airport take around seven hours and ten minutes.

Baltimore’s charms are not limited to the summertime, when prices are at their highest. You may find it’s cheapest to fly to the city during autumn, winter and spring. Find the cheapest flights to Baltimore using our low fare finder.

Baltimore is thought to be less pricey than nearby Washington D.C. and you’ll find a variety of activities, hotels and restaurants to suit every kind of budget. While many museums charge a fee for entry, there’s much to see that’s free. The Baltimore Museum of Art doesn’t charge for entry and it’s well worth visiting for its extensive Matisse collection alone. The striking Washington Monument in the Mount Vernon neighbourhood is a must-see, and there’s no charge to browse its gallery – although there’s a small fee to climb all 227 steps of the tower for its far-reaching views.  

You can also get around some of the more popular neighbourhoods and waterfront totally free of charge. The Charm City Circulator is a free downtown bus system with services running every 15 minutes.

Baltimore’s airport lies south of the city and is a 25-minute ride away by taxi. The airport connects to Downtown Baltimore via bus 17, which ferries passengers to a nearby stop for the Baltimore light rail system. Alternatively, a shuttle bus connects to the airport’s mainline railway station, and from there it’s a 10-minute train ride to Baltimore’s Penn Station. 

Once you’re in Baltimore, the bus, light rail and metro services are reliable for local journeys, although many visitors opt to travel around by taxi or cabs ordered through ridesharing apps. You can also take the scenic route and travel by water taxi.

Baltimore's great food, good looks, rich history and buzzy nightlife set the scene for a memorable break. While there’s plenty to keep you entertained in the city, you're also perfectly positioned to discover more of what Maryland and the nearby estuary has to offer.  

Chesapeake Bay’s attractive beaches, harbours and inns are just a road trip away for a slower pace of life and of course, more seafood. You can indulge in oysters, Maryland Blue Crab chowder and much more at one of the many seafood festivals held throughout the year. Also within two hours’ drive is the colonial-era port of Annapolis, as well as the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg, where you can brush up on the region’s history.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit the USA. However, you will need an ESTA, which permits travel to the US for 90 days or less. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of the listed areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.  

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.