Denver is an intriguing blend of outdoor adventure and urban cool, nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

Known as The Mile High City, sitting at exactly one mile above sea level, there are plenty of green spaces within the city limits, as well as picturesque hikes and fantastic skiing all within easy reach.

As the Colorado State capital, Denver offers a plethora of options when it comes to entertainment. Home to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, one of the world’s most unique concert venues, this iconic attraction is carved into the hillside over Denver and has hosted some of the world’s most famous bands.

Art lovers will enjoy a trip to Denver Art Museum, which has to be seen to be believed. This world-class museum is made up of two distinctive buildings which house the world’s largest collection of Native American art and over 68,000 other art objects.

Denver also serves as a fantastic base to visit a range of scenic sites. The Rocky Mountains are just a short drive away and offer hundreds of miles of beautiful national and state parks full of breath-taking scenery. Even closer are Echo Lake and Mount Evans, offering stunning landscapes and fantastic hiking trails.

Plus, Denver is host to one of the largest single site breweries in the world and has easy access to two dozen casinos.

Here at Globehunters, we offer cheap flights to Denver on a number of different routes, with first and business class flights available too.

5 Things You Need to Know About Denver

Before you pack your bags for the Mile High City, here are five things you might want to know:

Time Difference: UTC -7 hours
Currency: US Dollars ($)
Native Language: English
Weather: Average temperature of 30C during the summer months and 7C during winter months
Sales Tax: General sales tax of 3.65%, a 4% tax on food and drink for immediate consumption and 7.25% on vehicle hire for less than 30 days.

Flying to Denver from the UK

Here’s everything you’ll need to know when flying to Denver from the UK, such as flight times and entry requirements.

Flight times

For a direct flight from the UK to Denver, you can reach the Mile High City in around 9-10 hours. For connecting flights, it takes around 10-13 hours.

Direct flights are available from London Heathrow and Gatwick, but from other UK airports, you’ll have to catch a connecting flight.

Entry requirements

Under the Visa Waiver Programme, most tourists travelling on a British passport can enter the US for up to 90 days without needing a visa. You must complete an online pre-registration form for this.

This is on the condition that you haven’t travelled to certain countries in the past six years, that you are a British Citizen and don’t hold dual nationality with certain countries, haven’t been arrested for certain crimes, have enough funds for the length of your stay, and that your passport is an ePassport.

If you don’t qualify for the Visa Waiver Programme, you must apply for a visa. For more information, visit the UK government website.

Airlines that Fly to Denver

The following list contains some of the airlines that fly from the UK to Denver (either directly or indirectly):

- British Airways
- Norwegian
- United
- American Airlines
- Delta
- Virgin Atlantic
- Air Canada
- Lufthansa
- Icelandair

The Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) Denver International is the largest in the US (by land area) and is also one of the busiest, located about 28 miles east of the city centre.

There are a number of transportation options from the airport to the city, such as the A Line train service to Denver Union Station, which takes about 35 minutes, or buses, taxis and private hire cars available on level five of the terminal, which can take up to 50 minutes depending on traffic.

Popular Routes

Popular routes from the UK to Denver include:

- London to Denver Flights
- Manchester to Denver Flights

 10 Must-Dos in Denver

There’s so much to see and do in Denver so it’s impossible to compile a comprehensive list, but here are ten of the most popular attractions:

- Downtown Denver
- Colorado State Capitol and Rotunda
- Denver Art Museum
- Buffalo Bill Museum and grave
- 16th Street Mall
- Union Station
- Confluence Park, City Park and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
- Central City and Black Hawk
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Echo Lake and Mount Evans

Book Cheap Flights to Denver with Globehunters

So, if you’re planning on heading to Denver, be sure to check out our range of cheap fares here at Globehunters, where you’re sure to find a great deal! We also offer fantastic first and business class flight deals too!

All bookings made with us are also 100% IATA and ATOL protected so you can have that extra peace of mind.

Feel free to get in touch with one of our travel advisors if you have any further questions regarding your trip to Denver!