Travelling from London to Jaisalmer Airport (JSA): What you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when planning a flight from London to Jaisalmer Airport (JSA). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Jaisalmer Airport is located in Jaisalmer. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Your flight from London to JSA won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from London to JSA, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is around 31 kms (19 miles) from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Jaisalmer Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to JSA flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Jaisalmer Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights that leave from STN land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from London to Jaisalmer Airport. Club Mahindra Jaisalmer and Hotel Maru Palace are comfortable choices near JSA.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)
Currently, £329 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Jaisalmer Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £606. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to JSA, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap London to Jaisalmer Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)
September is the quietest month for flights from London to Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), while December is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Jaisalmer based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a London to JSA plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Jaisalmer to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Jaisalmer Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Jaisalmer
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Jaisalmer right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Jaisalmer Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Jaisalmer when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Jaisalmer Fort followed by Maharaja's Palace and 1st night desert camping.
Explore more of India
Jodhpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Jaisalmer. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the east, popular attractions include Mehrangarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort Way and Umaid Bhawan Museum.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) north-east of Jaisalmer, Bikaner is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Laxmi Niwas palace, Junagarh Fort and Lalgarh Palace Garden.
