EI8988 Flight Status Aer Lingus: Phoenix to London (EIN8988)
PHX Phoenix
- Scheduled
- 20:40
- Actual
- 20:53
Terminal: 4 | Gate: B25
Departure: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · local time MST
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 13:35
- Estimated
- 13:24
- Delay
Terminal: 3
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
Departed 5h 41m ago · lands in 3h 49m 60%
PHX 20:53 LHR 13:24 +1
5,058 km (3,143 mi) flown · 3,404 km (2,115 mi) to go
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 8462 km / 5258 miles · Scheduled Duration: 09:55 · Typical Duration: 09:35 · Aircraft:
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EI 8988 Flight Status & Schedule Aer Lingus Phoenix to London
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 | PHX | LHR | 20:53 | 13:24 | En-Route | Track > |
| Nov 11 | PHX | LHR | 21:34 | 14:22 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 10 | PHX | LHR | 20:55 | 13:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | PHX | LHR | 21:10 | 13:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | PHX | LHR | 22:14 | 14:40 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | PHX | LHR | 21:20 | 14:05 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 06 | PHX | LHR | 22:15 | 14:44 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | PHX | LHR | 21:04 | 13:29 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | PHX | LHR | 21:42 | 14:11 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 03 | PHX | LHR | 20:58 | 13:35 | Landed | Track > |
Aer Lingus flight EI 8988 links Phoenix and London, 8,462 km (5,258 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. With 9 h 55 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 9 h 35 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time, at 20:53, and is due in London at 13:24 the next day, 11 minutes early.
About EI 8988
- Distance
- 8,462 km (5,258 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 9 h 35 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
- On time
- 4 of the last 7
- Average delay when late
- 38 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 4, gate B25
Arriving in the UK on an EU carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £520 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
EI 8988 FAQ
- How long is the EI8988 flight?
- The timetable allows 9 h 55 min. Phoenix to London is 8,462 km (5,258 mi).
- How often is EI8988 late?
- 3 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 38 minutes on average.
- Which days does EI8988 fly?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does EI8988 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 4, gate B25 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does EI8988 have?
- Also listed as EIN8988 (Aer Lingus' ICAO code) and EI 8988.
- Can I get compensation if EI8988 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Arriving in the UK on an EU carrier, this flight is covered by UK261.
EI8988 and Phoenix PHX to London LHR Flights
Flight EI8988 is a code-share Aer Lingus flight of the British Airways operated BA288.
Other flights departing from Phoenix PHX: UA1885, BA288, WN1315
Other flights arriving at London LHR: BA36, BA288
All flights connecting Phoenix PHX to London LHR.