Travelling from London to Dien Bien Airport (DIN): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Dien Bien Airport (DIN), you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Dien Bien Phu is seven hours ahead of London. Dien Bien Airport is located in Dien Bien Phu, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to DIN, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're hoping to discover a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to DIN.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to Dien Bien Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to DIN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Dien Bien Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Dien Bien Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near DIN:
Getting from Dien Bien Airport (DIN) to central Dien Bien Phu
Central Dien Bien Phu is roughly 3 kilometres from Dien Bien Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
Right now, ₹ 77,679 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Dien Bien Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 230,255. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to DIN. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your London to Dien Bien Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from London to DIN.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from London to Dien Bien Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to Dien Bien Airport (DIN). Visit Dien Bien Phu in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a London to DIN flight ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dien Bien Phu to range from 18ºC to 37ºC.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Dien Bien Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dien Bien Phu
After booking your flight from London to Dien Bien Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dien Bien Phu:
Your trip to Dien Bien Phu wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Tượng đài Chiến Thắng Điện Biên Phủ, French Commander Bunker of Dien Bien Phu and Memorial des soldats francais.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've seen Dien Bien Phu, now it's time to explore other corners of Vietnam. Journey about 290 kilometres east to Hanoi to tick off its top sights. From Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to Hanoi Street Foods and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Vietnam, consider Việt Trì, roughly 257 kilometres east of Dien Bien Phu. Hung Temple, San Mai Dinh village and Hùng Kings Temple Complex are among the biggest draws.
