Flying from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London five hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru.
To ensure you catch your BLR to LGW flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kempegowda International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BLR and LGW include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Ahmedabad Airport
Mopa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, AED 851 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,720. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BLR to LGW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Kempegowda International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kempegowda International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
When it comes to Kempegowda International Airport's on-time performance, 71.17% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bengaluru to Kempegowda International Airport is around 32 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BLR? If you're catching an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kempegowda International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometers away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kempegowda International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To skip the crowds, head to London in January.
Before locking in your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BLR to LGW sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometers north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometers west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.