A Pittsburgher’s Guide to Visiting London for the Coronation

London is gearing up for the May 6 coronation of King Charles III with a three-day weekend of festivities.

It’s been 70 years since the last one, so expect the party of a lifetime—and getting there will be easier than ever, thanks to nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to London Heathrow Airport on British Airways.

After a nearly two-year pause in service resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, BA returned to Pittsburgh in June 2022 with daily flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Just in time for the coronation, BA will add a fifth weekly flight on Mondays starting April 24. A sixth weekly flight will begin May 14.

The flights leave Heathrow at 4:45 p.m. local time and arrive in Pittsburgh at 7:50 p.m. local time. Return flights leave Pittsburgh at 9:50 p.m. and arrive in London at 10:10 a.m. the next morning.

“We are delighted that expanded service from Pittsburgh will make it even easier for visitors to book their next trip to Britain, and we hope that this once-in-a-lifetime celebration inspires visitors to discover our unforgettable attractions, world-class hospitality and the warm welcome waiting for them,” said Paul Gauger, executive vice president of Visit Britain.

For those who can’t cross the Atlantic, Britsburgh is a local organization that highlights Pittsburgh’s cultural ties to Great Britain with year-round programming touching on British history and traditions. But if you’re lucky enough to be heading to London, here’s how to navigate the regal merriment.