Flying from London to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): What you need to know
Choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Coimbatore International Airport is located in Coimbatore. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to CJB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to CJB that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and CJB include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Located around 31 kms (19 miles) from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Coimbatore International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CJB flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kms (40 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Coimbatore International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights departing from STN reach their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Coimbatore International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CJB instead:
Getting from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to central Coimbatore
Coimbatore International Airport is roughly 6 miles from central Coimbatore. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
£183 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Coimbatore International Airport. Return flights start at £384. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to CJB. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap London to Coimbatore International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB). Visit Coimbatore in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a London to CJB plane ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Coimbatore to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Coimbatore International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Coimbatore
Once you've booked your flight from London to Coimbatore International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Coimbatore:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial are top attractions which should feature on any good Coimbatore itinerary.
Explore more of India
Coimbatore has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 225 kms (140 miles) north of Coimbatore, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Coimbatore, Tirunelveli is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.