Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Hyderabad is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your LGW to HYD flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LGW and HYD include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight is 186 €. A return ticket is currently 400 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to HYD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
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 the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to HYD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HYD instead:
Explore beyond Hyderabad and discover places that are off the radar with your own wheels. You can book a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Hyderabad. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Hyderabad in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Hyderabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to HYD in December. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Hyderabad, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 418 kilometres north to Nagpur to check off its top sights. From Ambazari Lake and Garden to Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nowrangapur is another well-known destination in India and is around 483 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad. No trip is complete without visiting Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.