Flying from London to Kangra Airport (DHM): What you need to know
The timezone in Dharamsala is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Kangra Airport is located in Dharamsala.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to DHM.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to DHM even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London to Kangra Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your London to DHM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
70% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Kangra Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down as expected. At STN, that figure is 65%.
About Kangra Airport (DHM)
Consider staying in a hotel near DHM if you're catching a late flight from London to Kangra Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kangra Airport (DHM) to central Dharamsala
From Kangra Airport, central Dharamsala is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kangra Airport (DHM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kangra Airport is R 5,460. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,460. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to DHM if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your London to Kangra Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to DHM.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from London to Kangra Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from London to Kangra Airport (DHM)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Kangra Airport (DHM). Plan your visit to Dharamsala in September for a quieter experience.
Book a London to DHM plane ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dharamsala to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Kangra Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
Explore more of India
Dharamsala has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 145 kilometres south of Dharamsala, a trip to Ludhiana will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir.
Amritsar is another favourite destination in India and is around 145 kilometres southwest of Dharamsala. No trip is complete without experiencing Golden Temple, Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour and Amritsar Tourism.
