Flying from London to Dushanbe Airport (DYU): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to fly out of. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Dushanbe Airport (DYU). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Dushanbe is five hours ahead of London. Dushanbe Airport is located in Dushanbe, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to DYU. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you'd like to discover a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to DYU.
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Dushanbe Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Dushanbe Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and DYU.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to DYU flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your flight ticket from London to Dushanbe Airport (DYU) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a pit stop at Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Dushanbe Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
Reserve a hotel close to DYU if you're catching a late flight from London to Dushanbe Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
Rs50,212 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Dushanbe Airport. A return flight starts at Rs100,731. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to DYU. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Dushanbe Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Find an affordable flight from London to Dushanbe Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Dushanbe. August is when most people book flights from London to Dushanbe Airport (DYU), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a London to DYU flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dushanbe to range from 18ºC to 38ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Dushanbe Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 11ºC.
More about Dushanbe
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dushanbe right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Dushanbe Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. National Museum of Tajikistan, Ismoili Somoni square and Iskanderkul Lake are attractions you won't want to skip in Dushanbe.
Explore more of Tajikistan
Istaravshan is just one of the many places in Tajikistan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dushanbe. Around 153 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Sary Mazar complex, Bemorkhonai Dekhai Bogkalon and Park Pobedy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Tajikistan, head for Isfara, roughly 241 kilometres north-east of Dushanbe. Starinnyy Zamok, Isfara Cultural Centre and Maschidi Umari Odil are key reasons to visit.
