Flying from London to Chandigarh Airport (IXC): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Chandigarh Airport (IXC). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Chandigarh Airport is located in Chandigarh. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from London to IXC.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to IXC with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and IXC include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Located around 31 kms (19 miles) from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Chandigarh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Work a stopover into your journey at Dubai Airport (DXB). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Chandigarh Airport (IXC) out of London Gatwick Airport.
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to IXC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Chandigarh Airport (IXC) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a busy connecting point.
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Chandigarh Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
Consider staying in a hotel near IXC if you're catching a late flight from London to Chandigarh Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Start your adventure sooner with a Chandigarh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar to explore Chandigarh and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Chandigarh Airport flight.
Getting from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to central Chandigarh
Chandigarh Airport is around 2 miles from central Chandigarh. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Chandigarh Airport is £172. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £356. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to IXC if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Cheap London to Chandigarh Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from London to Chandigarh Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from London to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Chandigarh Airport (IXC). July is when most people travel to Chandigarh. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
The warmest month in Chandigarh is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your London to IXC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Chandigarh Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Chandigarh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chandigarh right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Chandigarh Airport:
Your visit to Chandigarh isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Capitol Complex and Rock Garden.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chandigarh, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey around 225 kms (140 miles) south to Delhi to tick off its must-visit sights. From Akshardham Park to Gurudwara Temple and Masjid مسجد, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Any journey through India wouldn't be complete without a stop in Gorakhpur. Sahid Satpal Singh Park Gorakhpur is among the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 177 kms (110 miles) south-west of Chandigarh.