Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): what you need to know
Coimbatore's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Coimbatore five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Your LGW to CJB flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Coimbatore International Airport flight is Rs56,489. A round-trip fare right now is Rs168,415. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to CJB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Coimbatore International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to CJB.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Coimbatore International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Coimbatore International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Consider staying in a hotel near CJB if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Coimbatore International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to central Coimbatore
From Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Coimbatore. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Coimbatore International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Coimbatore during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CJB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Coimbatore, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey about 225 kilometres north to Bengaluru to check off its must-visit sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Coimbatore, Chennai is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
