Flying from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): What you need to know
Choose from numerous airports when planning a flight from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The average time for a direct London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight is 9 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Hyderabad is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located in Hyderabad.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD). There are 7 direct services each week. British Airways operates a 2:25pm departure between LHR and HYD.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from London to HYD.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) take off from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport with British Airways. This well-known airline operates services from LHR.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LHR and HYD is British Airways.
With 66.67% of services arriving as planned, British Airways is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to HYD that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and HYD include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to HYD flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a flight ticket from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular transfer point.
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near HYD:
Travel beyond Hyderabad and discover new places with your own wheels. You can book a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Avis.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to central Hyderabad is about 19 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is C$272. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$560. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to HYD if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from London to HYD.
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The best time to fly from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD). Visit Hyderabad in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your London to HYD flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Hyderabad, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
December sees temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hyderabad
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Hyderabad right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Meenakshi Temple, Charminar and Hyderabad charminar are must-visits when exploring Hyderabad.
Explore more of India
You've seen Hyderabad, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel around 257 kilometres east to Vijayawada to check off its popular sights. From Sai Baba Temple to St. Paul's Cathedral and Seeta Rama temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Warangal is another standout destination in India and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad. No trip is complete without a visit to Thousand Pillar Temple, Rudreswara Temple and Shiva Temple.