London to Metz flights
Metz lies 520 km (323 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 9 million | 123,914 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | LUX, 57 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 57000–57778 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Metz are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 1 h 25 min journey lands 2 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Metz
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Metz
Metz is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX), 57 km (35 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ, 16 km), Saarbrücken Airport (SCN, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg-Findel International Airport | LUX | 57 km (35 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,234 ft |
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (regional) | ETZ | 16 km (10 mi) | 8,202 ft | 870 ft |
| Saarbrücken Airport (regional) | SCN | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,058 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Metz from London?
520 km (323 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Metz by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Metz?
Metz is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Metz flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX); Metz also has ETZ, SCN.
What currency do I need in Metz?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.