Travelling from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport (ZYL): What you need to know
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport (ZYL) leaving from here.
The average duration of a direct London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport flight is 9 hours 35 minutes.
Sylhet is six hours ahead of London. Sylhet Osmani International Airport is located in Sylhet, which operates on the UTC+6 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sylhet Osmani International Airport (ZYL) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services every week. Travel from LHR to ZYL on Biman Bangladesh Airlines's 6:15pm flight.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from London to ZYL.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport (ZYL) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport taking off from LHR.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and ZYL is Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from London to ZYL that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and ZYL include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and ZYL are:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to ZYL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport (ZYL) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a pit stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your travel plans stay on track.
About Sylhet Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
Have a late flight from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ZYL and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Sylhet Osmani International Airport (ZYL) to central Sylhet
Sylhet Osmani International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Sylhet. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport is ₹ 27,801. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 87,759. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to ZYL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to ZYL.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport (ZYL), while February is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Sylhet based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Sylhet is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your London to ZYL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC and 28ºC.
More about Sylhet
Start your Sylhet trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Sylhet Osmani International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Sylhet when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at TEA ESTATE followed by Lakkatura Tea Garden and Lakkatura Tea EState.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Dhaka is just one of the many places in Bangladesh waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sylhet. Around 209 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include Mirpur Sher E Bangla National Cricket Stadium, ISKCON Temple and National Botanical Garden(Lack Deck).
Chittagong is another sought-after destination in Bangladesh and is around 290 kilometres south of Sylhet. No trip is complete without a visit to Chattogram Marine Drive, Dakshin Kattali Sea Beach and Ethnological Museum.