Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mangalore Airport (IXE): what you need to know
Mangalore's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Mangalore five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LHR to IXE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and IXE:
Dubai Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
R 6,472 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. Return flights start from R 10,320. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to IXE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to IXE.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IXE instead:
Getting from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
From Mangalore Airport, Mangalore is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Mangalore in April.
The warmest month in Mangalore is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to IXE in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Mangalore, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 290 kilometres east to Bengaluru to check off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of India, head for Coimbatore, about 306 kilometres south-east of Mangalore. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key reasons to visit.