Travelling from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to London: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kempegowda International Airport to London is 9 hours 53 minutes.
Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru.
The busiest route is from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). You can select from 20 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BLR to LHR is the 02:55 Virgin Atlantic service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 07:20 with British Airways.
To ensure you get on your flight from BLR to London, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to London are available for booking. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is where you'll step off the plane.
Book your ticket with Virgin Atlantic. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kempegowda International Airport to London.
We make it easy to book a flight from BLR to London with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United Kingdom. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to London for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
BLR is about 32 kilometres from central Bengaluru. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near BLR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to London or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to London
$335 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $780. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 2 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BLR to London.
The cheapest month for tickets from Kempegowda International Airport to London is October. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Reserve a hotel near LHR if you're taking a late flight from Kempegowda International Airport to London. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). After your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to London has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near LGW. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from BLR to London at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to London
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to London. July is the most popular month for a trip to London. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BLR to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to London, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top attractions which should feature on any good London itinerary.
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