Flying from London to Diu Airport (DIU): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Diu Airport (DIU), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Diu Airport is located in Diu. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from London to DIU. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 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 conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Diu Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Diu Airport with a stop at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD). A major stopover between London Gatwick Airport and DIU, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your London to DIU flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Diu Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Diu Airport (DIU)
Have a late flight from London to Diu Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near DIU and fast-forward to bedtime:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Diu Airport (DIU)
Right now, Rs94,601 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Diu Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs187,710. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to DIU if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Diu Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Diu Airport (DIU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Diu Airport (DIU). January is the busiest month to travel to Diu. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
Book a London to DIU flight ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Diu to range from 26ºC to 36ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 17ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Diu Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Diu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Diu right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Diu Airport:
Your Diu trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Nagoa beach, Shri. Somnath Temple and Diu Fort Sunset Point.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Diu. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway Of India Mumbai and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in India, consider Surat, about 209 kilometres east of Diu. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple are key reasons to visit.
