Travelling from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): What you need to know
London has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Take off on a direct London to Ahmedabad Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 45 minutes.
Ahmedabad is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Ahmedabad Airport is located in Ahmedabad, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to AMD.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get there in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport with Air India.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LHR and AMD is Air India.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to AMD departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider starting your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) plane ticket from this hub.
Get on your direct flight from London to AMD with Air India. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of LGW.
Air India is the most popular choice for passengers flying from LGW to AMD.
Flights between London Gatwick Airport and Ahmedabad Airport are more likely to be on time with Air India than with any other carrier.
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
LGW is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to AMD flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When reserving your plane ticket from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a pit stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
From central London, STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Ahmedabad Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a dependable starting point for any journey.
About Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Book a hotel near AMD if you have a late flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport. Settle into one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Ahmedabad Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to central Ahmedabad
From Ahmedabad Airport, central Ahmedabad is around 13 kms (8 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ahmedabad Airport is £115. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £259. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to AMD, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap London to Ahmedabad Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
January is the most popular month for flights from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD). Plan your visit to Ahmedabad in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a London to AMD plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ahmedabad to range from 27ºC to 43ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Ahmedabad Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ahmedabad
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Ahmedabad right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Ahmedabad when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Akshardham Temple followed by Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Explore more of India
Surat is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ahmedabad. Around 209 kms (130 miles) away to the south, top sights here include BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust.
If you want to check out another great destination in India, head for Vadodara, roughly 105 kms (65 miles) southeast of Ahmedabad. BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Laxmi Vilas Palace and BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir are among the biggest draws.
