Flying from London to Vijayawada Airport (VGA): What you need to know
Vijayawada Airport is located in Vijayawada. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Your flight from London to VGA won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to VGA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
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Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them landing within the expected time frame.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Vijayawada Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Consider booking a hotel close to VGA if you're catching a late flight from London to Vijayawada Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to central Vijayawada
Central Vijayawada is around 24 kilometres from Vijayawada Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Rs88,403 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Vijayawada Airport. A return flight starts from Rs159,049. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from London to VGA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from London to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Vijayawada Airport (VGA). June is when most people visit Vijayawada. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in December.
The warmest month in Vijayawada is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 41ºC. Book your London to VGA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 17ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Vijayawada Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vijayawada
Start your Vijayawada trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Vijayawada Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Sai Baba Temple, St. Paul's Cathedral and Seeta Rama temple are top sights which should be on any well-planned Vijayawada itinerary.
Explore more of India
Vijayawada has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. About 257 kilometres west of Vijayawada, a visit to Hyderabad will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Charminar and Hyderabad charminar.
Warangal is another well-known destination in India and is around 209 kilometres northwest of Vijayawada. No journey is complete without visiting Thousand Pillar Temple, Shiva Temple and Kakatiya Rock Garden.
