Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport.
The timezone in Ahmedabad is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
You can choose from four weekly London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flights. The 20:00 departure with Air India is the earliest available. Air India operates the latest service of the day at 20:30.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LGW to AMD flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Ahmedabad (and then exploring more of India!) is a cinch with Air India. This popular airline has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air India.
Air India is the most punctual carrier that offers LGW to AMD flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and AMD:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight is Rs54,967. A round-trip fare right now is Rs130,926. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to AMD.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to AMD is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AMD if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Start your adventure sooner with an Ahmedabad Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar to explore Ahmedabad and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Ahmedabad Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to central Ahmedabad
From Ahmedabad Airport, Ahmedabad is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Ahmedabad in April.
The warmest month in Ahmedabad is May, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 43ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to AMD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ahmedabad. Around 451 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
Surat is another well-known destination in India and is around 209 kilometres south of Ahmedabad. No trip is complete without seeing Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle.