Flying from London to Vadodara Airport (BDQ): What you need to know
Vadodara is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Vadodara Airport is located in Vadodara, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to BDQ, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from London to BDQ with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and BDQ include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Vadodara Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
78% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BDQ flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Vadodara Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
About Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Vadodara Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BDQ:
Getting from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to central Vadodara
Vadodara Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Vadodara. How long it'll take to get to the centre by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Vadodara Airport is Rs75,634. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs144,302. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to BDQ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable London to Vadodara Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Find a cheap flight from London to Vadodara Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Vadodara Airport (BDQ). February is the most popular month to visit Vadodara. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
Before locking in your London to BDQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Vadodara, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 42ºC.
January has temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Vadodara Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vadodara
Start your Vadodara trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking 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 top attractions to put on your Vadodara travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Vadodara. Around 105 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Surat is another standout destination in India and is around 137 kilometres south of Vadodara. No journey is complete without seeing BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust.
