Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Bengaluru's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Bengaluru five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LGW to BLR flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Bengaluru Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and BLR include:
Dubai Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight is $505. A return ticket is currently $960. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to BLR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to BLR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LGW reach their destination without delay.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bengaluru Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
Consider booking a hotel close to BLR if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bengaluru Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bengaluru and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bengaluru Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bengaluru Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Bengaluru. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bengaluru Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BLR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
You've seen Bengaluru, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel around 290 kilometres east to Chennai to tick off its must-visit sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Marina beach and Marina Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru, Tirunelveli is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.