Travelling from London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located in Guwahati. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from London to GAU. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to GAU. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to GAU flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GAU:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
Currently, RM1,295 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,629. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to GAU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
July is when most people book flights from London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU). Plan your visit to Guwahati in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a London to GAU plane ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Guwahati to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Guwahati
Start your Guwahati trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Guwahati when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Brahmaputra River followed by Kamakhya Temple and Jai Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.
Explore more of India
Guwahati has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south-east of Guwahati, a trip to Aizawl will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Hiking trail, Azuali waterfalls and Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Guwahati, Imphal is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Imphal War Cemetery, Rock Garden and Radha Krishna Temple.