Travelling from London to Kanpur Airport (KNU): What you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when planning a flight from London to Kanpur Airport (KNU). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Kanpur Airport is located in Kanpur. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Your flight from London to KNU won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to KNU leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Kanpur Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to KNU flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Kanpur Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Kanpur Airport (KNU)
Have a late flight from London to Kanpur Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near KNU and shut your eyes sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kanpur Airport (KNU)
R 5,230 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Kanpur Airport. A return flight starts at R 10,529. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to KNU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to Kanpur Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Kanpur Airport (KNU)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Kanpur. January is when most people book flights from London to Kanpur Airport (KNU), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Kanpur is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your London to KNU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Kanpur Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Kanpur
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kanpur right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Kanpur Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, Jagannath Temple and Shree Somnath Mandir are top attractions which should feature on every Kanpur itinerary.
Explore more of India
Agra is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kanpur. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal Ticket Counter and Taj Mahal.
If you're eager to discover another corner of India, consider Varanasi, roughly 290 kilometres south-east of Kanpur. Kashi Vishwanath mandir, I ️️ Banaras and The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा) are the start of reasons to visit.
