Flying from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your next adventure. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Ahmedabad is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Ahmedabad Airport is located in Ahmedabad, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from London to AMD. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to AMD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Decide if leaving from LGW is a better fit for your trip.
Air India operates direct flights from London to AMD out of LGW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination without any detours.
Air India is the most frequently booked airline flying from LGW to AMD.
Flights between London Gatwick Airport and Ahmedabad Airport are more likely to arrive as scheduled with Air India compared to other carriers.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and AMD:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to AMD flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a flight ticket from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a busy connecting point.
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Ahmedabad Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near AMD:
Go beyond Ahmedabad and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Ahmedabad Airport rental car from Europcar.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Ahmedabad Airport flight.
Getting from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to central Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Airport to central Ahmedabad is roughly 8 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ahmedabad Airport is ₹ 15,206. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 33,669. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to AMD if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Ahmedabad Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from London to AMD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Find an affordable flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Ahmedabad. August is when most people book flights from London to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a London to AMD flight ticket departing in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ahmedabad to range from 27ºC to 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Ahmedabad Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC.
More about Ahmedabad
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Ahmedabad right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Ahmedabad Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home are must-do's during your Ahmedabad adventure.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres south of Ahmedabad, a visit to Surat will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Ahmedabad, Vadodara is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Laxmi Vilas Palace and BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir.
