Travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to London: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London is 9 hours 40 minutes.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located in Hyderabad. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Hyderabad.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most traveled route, with 10 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from HYD to LHR is with British Airways at 07:25. Go for the first departure operated by British Airways at 07:20 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you catch your flight from HYD to London, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Nonstop flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to London are available for booking. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will be your arrival point.
Keep your eyes peeled for offers from British Airways. This airline has direct flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from HYD to London. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
When travelling to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you will require an embassy visa if you have a passport from India. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need further documentation depending on the duration and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London.
Travelling from central Hyderabad to HYD takes around 1 hour and 49 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 46 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near HYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to London
213 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 419 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from HYD to London, book your journey 2 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London is around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from HYD to London at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit London, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from HYD to London in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are essential stops on your London itinerary.
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