A ticket to London takes you to Europe's coolest capital. Notting Hill is home to smart boutiques and Kensington to London's Museum Mile. Hoxton is the place for vibrant nightlife, Camden for market madness.

Things to do

Flights on the London Eye or strolls on Parliament Hill provide panoramic London cityscapes. The Tate Modern on the South Bank showcases modern art and the National Gallery European art over the centuries. Leafy Hyde Park is great for a stroll.

Shopping

Airline tickets to London take you to Chelsea's boutiques and Knightsbridge's smart department stores. British tailoring is found in Savile Row and high-street style on Oxford Street. As you travel from London back home, fill your suitcase with vintage finds from Portobello, Camden and Spitalfields markets.

Restaurants

Gourmet London city breaks offer everything from spicy curries in Brick Lane to Michelin-starred delicacies in Chelsea. Soho is the place for all-day dining or all-night cappuccinos and is home to bustling Chinatown.

Nightlife

Hoxton covers all the bases, from small bars to live music underneath the railway arches at Cargo. Buy a ticket to the London theatre and see Hollywood stars in the West End. Party in shiny Mayfair clubs and classic Soho haunts.

When to go

KLM has frequent flights to London. Choose the date of your London airline tickets to catch top events. Tennis at Wimbledon is in June, while August brings the Notting Hill Carnival.