Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amritsar Airport (ATQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amritsar Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 15 minutes.
Amritsar's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Amritsar five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
You can choose from three weekly London Gatwick Airport to Amritsar Airport flights. The 20:00 departure with Air India is the earliest available. Air India operates the last service of the day at 20:50.
Your LGW to ATQ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Amritsar (and then exploring more of India!) is a breeze with Air India. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amritsar Airport.
Air India tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air India tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LGW to ATQ flights, with 86.36% of its services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Amritsar Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and ATQ:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
290 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Amritsar Airport flight. A return flight starts from 581 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to ATQ, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amritsar Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is about 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amritsar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Amritsar Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATQ:
When to fly to Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amritsar Airport is August, while February is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Amritsar based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amritsar Airport for June if you'd like to visit Amritsar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to ATQ around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Amritsar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Amritsar, a trip to Delhi will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
Ludhiana is another standout destination in India and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Amritsar. No trip is complete without seeing Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple.