Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA): what you need to know
The timezone in Vijayawada is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LHR to VGA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Vijayawada Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and VGA:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Vijayawada Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Reserve a hotel close to VGA if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Vijayawada Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to central Vijayawada
Vijayawada Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Vijayawada. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Vijayawada Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Vijayawada. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Vijayawada is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Vijayawada Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to VGA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Vijayawada. Around 386 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in India, head for Hyderabad, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Vijayawada. Meenakshi Temple, Charminar and Hyderabad charminar are key reasons to visit.