Travelling from London to Vadodara Airport (BDQ): What you need to know
You can take your pick of multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Vadodara Airport (BDQ). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Vadodara Airport is located in Vadodara. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to BDQ, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to BDQ that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and BDQ include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
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Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
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London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Vadodara Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Have a late flight from London to Vadodara Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near BDQ and hit the pillow fast:
Getting from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to central Vadodara
Vadodara Airport to central Vadodara is around 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
229 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Vadodara Airport. Return flights start at 474 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to BDQ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable London to Vadodara Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Vadodara Airport (BDQ). July is the busiest month to travel to Vadodara. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your London to BDQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Vadodara, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Vadodara Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Vadodara
Start your Vadodara trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Vadodara Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir and Laxmi Vilas Palace are just two of the big attractions to add to your Vadodara to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir.
Explore more of India
You've visited Vadodara, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 105 kilometres north-west to Ahmedabad to check off its leading sights. From Akshardham Temple to Centre of akshardham and Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 137 kilometres south of Vadodara, Surat is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.