Overview
Luxembourg may be one of Europe's smallest countries, but it packs in dramatic river gorges, fairy-tale castles, a UNESCO-listed capital and one of the continent's best wine regions, all within an hour's drive of one another. For UK travellers it works well as an easy long-weekend city break or a relaxed base for exploring the wider Moselle valley. Flights from the UK are short, the country is safe and walkable, and English is widely spoken alongside Luxembourgish, French and German.
Best time to fly to Luxembourg
The most reliable weather runs from May to September, when the capital's terraces fill up and the hiking trails of the Mullerthal are at their best. September and early October bring the Moselle grape harvest and golden vineyards, while December is worth considering for the Christmas markets, though it can be cold and damp. Fares tend to peak around Easter, July and the run-up to Christmas; late winter and early November are usually the quietest, cheapest times to travel. Check the When to book chart above to see how prices track across the year for your dates.
Main gateway cities & airports
Almost all UK arrivals land at Luxembourg Findel Airport (LUX), the country's only international airport, around 6km north-east of Luxembourg City. It is a compact, modern airport with frequent buses into the centre in about 20 minutes and, like all public transport in Luxembourg, those journeys are completely free. Some travellers heading to the north of the country or into Germany instead fly to Frankfurt or Brussels and continue by train.
Airlines and routes
Luxair, the national carrier, operates the main direct services from London City and London Heathrow, and British Airways also flies direct from Heathrow. Typical flight time from London is around 1 hour 20 minutes. There are currently no scheduled direct flights from Manchester or other regional UK airports, so from Manchester you would usually connect through Amsterdam with KLM, Frankfurt or Munich with Lufthansa, or Paris with Air France, for a total journey of roughly three to four and a half hours.
Popular places to visit in Luxembourg
- Luxembourg City: the UNESCO-listed old town, the Bock Casemates cliff tunnels and the Corniche walkway above the Alzette valley.
- Vianden: a beautifully restored hilltop castle above a pretty riverside town in the Ardennes.
- Mullerthal ("Little Switzerland"): woodland trails winding through moss-covered rock formations and narrow gorges.
- Moselle valley: riverside wine villages such as Remich and Grevenmacher, known for crémant sparkling wine.
- Echternach: the country's oldest town, home to a grand Benedictine abbey and a lake for walking and watersports.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Luxembourg
- Fly midweek where you can: Tuesday and Wednesday departures are usually cheaper than Friday or Sunday.
- Compare London City and Heathrow, as the fare and total door-to-door time can differ noticeably depending on where you live.
- Use the price charts on this page to spot when fares dip, and build your dates around the cheaper weeks rather than fixed school-holiday peaks.
- Travelling from northern England or Scotland? Price a connecting flight against a cheap London fare plus a separate domestic add-on.
Travel essentials
UK passport holders do not need a visa for Luxembourg: you can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, with a passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure. Check whether the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation has come into force before you travel. The currency is the euro, cards are accepted almost everywhere, and public transport nationwide is free. For the best fares, aim to book around two to four months ahead and use the When to book chart above to time it.
