Travelling from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to London: what you need to know
Birsa Munda Airport is located in Ranchi. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Ranchi.
To ensure you catch your flight from IXR to London, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight from IXR to London with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
If you have a passport from India, you will need an embassy visa to visit United Kingdom. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Birsa Munda Airport to London for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
IXR is about 5 kilometres from central Ranchi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near IXR? If you've booked an early flight from Birsa Munda Airport to London, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to London
C$419 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Birsa Munda Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,018. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IXR to London, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Birsa Munda Airport to London is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Birsa Munda Airport to London. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Birsa Munda Airport to London has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near LGW. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from IXR to London at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Birsa Munda Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to London, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Birsa Munda Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from IXR to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Birsa Munda Airport to London, explore our range of hotels including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are a couple of big attractions to add to your London itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in London and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare companies in one place to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Birsa Munda Airport to London.