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London

London Heathrow Airport

EGLL
840
Flights/Day
07:54
Local Time
London
Timezone
83ft
Elevation
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VFR
8°C
Few Clouds • 3kt • 1025.00"
Observed: 07:20 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
06:00
4k
08:00 BECMG
4k
21:00 TEMPO
1.1k
00:00 TEMPO
0.5k
03:00 TEMPO
0.3k
11:00 TEMPO
0.8k
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 12:00 local time
About London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow's challenges are fog and crosswinds rather than turbulence. Snow causes disproportionate disruption when it occurs.

Is London Heathrow Airport turbulent?

Heathrow's primary weather challenges are fog and crosswinds rather than turbulence. The UK's maritime climate brings frequent low cloud and poor visibility, particularly in autumn and winter. Atlantic storms can produce gusty crosswinds that make landings bumpy. Snow is relatively rare but causes significant disruption when it occurs due to limited de-icing capacity.

  • Fog causes the most frequent weather delays at Heathrow
  • Every aircraft must be de-iced before takeoff in freezing conditions
  • Atlantic storms bring gusty crosswinds several times per winter
Why does Heathrow have so many fog delays?

The Thames Valley location combined with moisture from the North Sea creates ideal fog formation conditions. Radiation fog forms on clear, calm nights and can persist through midday. Unlike continental airports, Heathrow's mild winters mean freezing fog is less common, but regular fog still significantly impacts operations. The airport's slot system means knock-on delays cascade throughout the day.

When is the smoothest time to fly from Heathrow?

Late spring (May-June) and summer (July-August) offer the most reliable weather with long days and minimal fog. November through February brings peak fog season. Winter storms can disrupt operations but are usually manageable. Early morning fog often lifts by midday, so afternoon departures may be more reliable in autumn and winter.

Is turbulence at London dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from London?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Eurowings
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Loganair
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British Airways
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Aer Lingus
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British Airways
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British Airways
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British Airways
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British Airways
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Aer Lingus
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Aer Lingus
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07:55
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LHR ATH
BA BA630
07:55
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LHR ORD
UA UA958
07:55
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LHR INV
BA BA1420
07:55
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LHR GOT
BA BA790
07:55
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LHR ZRH
BA BA8612
07:55
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LHR LUX
BA BA418
airbus a320-232
07:55
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LHR MRS
BA BA364
07:55
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LHR NAP
BA BA534
07:55
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LHR RAK
BA BA668
07:55
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LHR KRK
BA BA876
07:55
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LHR FLR
BA BA524
07:55
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LHR AGP
BA BA422
07:55
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LHR NCE
BA BA340
07:55
Local
LHR CPH
BA BA806
08:00
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LHR BUD
BA BA866
08:00
Local
LHR EDI
BA BA1442
08:00
Local
LHR GLA
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08:00
Local
LHR ABZ
BA BA1302
08:00
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LHR HAJ
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08:00
Local
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VS VS663
08:00
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LHR BGI
VS VS131
08:00
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LHR EWR
UA UA123
08:00
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LHR LUX
CV CV9401
08:00
Local
LHR ANU
VS VS133
08:00
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LHR MRS
BA BA364
08:00
Local
LHR NAP
BA BA534
08:00
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LHR KRK
BA BA876
08:05
Local
LHR JFK
B62220
08:05
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LHR GOT
BA BA790
08:05
Local
LHR BLQ
BA BA540
08:05
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LHR ATH
BA BA632
08:05
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LHR DOH
QR QR6
08:05
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BA BA1302
08:05
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LHR INN
BA BA686
08:05
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08:05
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LHR DUS
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08:10
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BA BA9150
08:10
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08:10
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08:10
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08:15
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08:15
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08:15
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BA BA380
08:15
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LHR AMS
BA BA432
08:15
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BA BA388
08:15
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LHR NCE
BA BA340
08:15
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LHR LIS
TP TP1351
08:15
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BA BA582
08:15
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LHR BER
BA BA976
08:20
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BA BA844
08:20
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08:20
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08:20
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LHR AGP
BA BA422
08:20
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LHR BCN
BA BA476
08:20
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LHR TIA
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08:20
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LHR PSA
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08:20
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08:20
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LHR JFK
BA BA117
08:25
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airbus a350-941
08:25
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08:25
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LHR WAW
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08:25
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08:25
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08:25
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08:25
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08:25
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08:25
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08:25
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08:30
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08:30
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08:30
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QR QR
08:30
Local
LHR TOS
BA BA612
airbus a320-251n
08:35
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LHR GVA
BA BA728
08:35
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BA BA568
08:35
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LHR FCO
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08:35
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LHR HND
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08:35
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08:35
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08:35
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LHR BRU
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08:40
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08:40
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LHR MUC
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08:40
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BA BA1346
08:40
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BA BA728
08:40
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LHR HAJ
BA BA922
08:40
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LHR AMS
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08:40
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LHR EDI
BA BA1442
08:40
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LHR NCE
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airbus a320-232
08:40
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LHR BLQ
BA BA540
08:45
Local
LHR STR
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08:45
Local
LHR SOF
FB FB852
08:45
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LHR EDI
BA BA1442
08:45
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LHR MUC
VL VL2471
08:45
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LHR LDY
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08:45
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08:50
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LHR GOT
BA BA790
08:50
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LHR AUH
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08:50
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08:50
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08:50
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08:50
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08:50
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08:50
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08:50
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08:55
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08:55
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08:55
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DL DL33
08:55
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08:55
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AF AF
08:55
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BA BA712
08:55
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BA BA388
08:55
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LHR CDG
AF AF1335
09:00
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BA BA9176
09:00
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BA BA712
09:00
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LHR ZRH
LX LX317
09:00
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AF AF
09:00
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LHR YHZ
AC AC869
09:00
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LHR IAD
UA UA3010
09:00
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LHR GVA
LX LX353
09:00
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AF AF1681
09:05
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BA BA7
09:05
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BA BA946
09:05
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BA BA253
09:05
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LHR VIE
OS OS332
09:05
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LHR BHD
BA BA1394
09:10
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BA BA504
09:10
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BA BA9177
09:10
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LHR DXB
EK EK7008
09:10
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LHR EWR
UA UA905
09:10
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LHR DXB
EK EK8
09:10
Local
LHR SIN
SQ SQ305
09:15
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LHR MUC
BA BA946
09:15
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LHR DUS
BA BA932
09:15
Local
LHR BHD
BA BA1394
09:15
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LHR FCO
BA BA552
09:15
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LHR SZG
BA BA682
09:15
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LHR GVA
LX LX5149
09:15
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LHR CDG
BA BA306
airbus a321-251nx
09:15
Local
LHR ORK
LXJ
09:15
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LHR LIS
BA BA504
09:15
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LHR NAP
BA BA534
09:15
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LHR MAD
IB IB712
09:20
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LHR BOS
B61621
09:20
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LHR GLA
BA BA1478
09:20
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LHR LIN
BA BA568
09:20
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LHR CAI
BA BA400
09:20
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LHR INV
BA BA1420
09:25
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LHR HAM
BA BA962
09:25
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LHR GVA
BA BA730
09:25
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LHR GIB
BA BA494
09:25
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LHR MIA
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09:25
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LHR NCL
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09:25
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BA BA932
09:25
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BA BA1420
09:25
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BA BA478
09:25
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BA BA53
09:30
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GF GF2
09:30
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LHR OTP
BA BA884
09:30
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LHR RUH
RX RX402
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
09:30
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09:30
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LHR FRA
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09:35
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LHR AMS
BA BA434
09:35
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LHR GVA
BA BA730
09:35
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LHR ZRH
BA BA712
09:35
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BA BA175
09:35
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BA BA820
09:35
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BA BA195
09:40
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LHR OTP
BA BA884
09:40
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LHR BOS
DL DL59
09:40
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LHR BGI
VS VS229
airbus a330-941
09:40
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LHR LYS
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09:40
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LHR NCE
BA BA342
09:40
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LHR CAI
MS MS784
09:45
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LHR MIA
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09:45
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LHR NCE
BA BA342
09:45
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LHR BHD
BA BA1394
09:45
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LHR CGN
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09:45
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LHR DND
LM LM622
09:45
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LHR BLL
BA BA820
09:45
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LHR ORK
EI EI711
09:45
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LHR LEJ
D0 D06769
airbus a300b4-622r(f)
09:50
Local
LHR TFS
BA BA414
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BA BA65
09:50
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BA BA1364
09:50
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LHR OTP
BA BA884
09:50
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EI EI
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LHR DUB
EI EI155
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