Travelling from London to Allahabad Airport (IXD): What you need to know
Allahabad Airport is located in Prayagraj. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to IXD, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to IXD leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Allahabad Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to IXD flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
70% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Allahabad Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 65%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Allahabad Airport (IXD)
Reserve a hotel near IXD if you're catching a late flight from London to Allahabad Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Getting from Allahabad Airport (IXD) to central Prayagraj
Allahabad Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Prayagraj. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Allahabad Airport (IXD)
R 5,271 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Allahabad Airport. A return flight starts from R 11,175. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to IXD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London to Allahabad Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Allahabad Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Allahabad Airport (IXD)
October is when most people book flights from London to Allahabad Airport (IXD). Plan your visit to Prayagraj in November if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a London to IXD plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Prayagraj to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Allahabad Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Prayagraj
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Prayagraj right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Allahabad Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Prayagraj when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at GANGA followed by Jama Maszid and St. Peter's Church.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Prayagraj. Around 177 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Shree Somnath Mandir.
Lucknow is another well-known destination in India and is around 177 kilometres northwest of Prayagraj. No journey is complete without seeing ImamBada, Sultan Palace and Jama Masjid.
