Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Hyderabad is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Choose from ten weekly London Heathrow Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flights. The 14:35 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 15:05.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LHR to HYD flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Hyderabad (and maybe even some other exciting parts of India!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport offered by this carrier.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 66.67% of services arriving as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to HYD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and HYD:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
At the moment, $473 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $649. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to HYD by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HYD instead:
Grab a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Hyderabad and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to the centre of Hyderabad has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Hyderabad. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Hyderabad is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to HYD in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Hyderabad has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 418 kilometres north of Hyderabad, a trip to Nagpur will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Ambazari Lake and Garden, Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills.
Around 483 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad, Nowrangapur is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.