Travelling from London to Jaipur International Airport (JAI): What you need to know
Jaipur International Airport is located in Jaipur. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from London to JAI.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to JAI leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Jaipur International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Jaipur International Airport with a stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB). One of the main stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and JAI, it's a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to JAI flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Jaipur International Airport (JAI) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a popular connection point.
From the centre of 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 take public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Jaipur International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Jaipur International Airport (JAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Jaipur International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JAI instead:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Jaipur International Airport flight.
Getting from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to central Jaipur
Jaipur International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Jaipur. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jaipur International Airport (JAI)
ج.م. 13,573 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Jaipur International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 27,264. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to JAI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap London to Jaipur International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Jaipur International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Jaipur International Airport (JAI)
November is the most popular month for flights from London to Jaipur International Airport (JAI). Visit Jaipur in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Jaipur is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 43ºC. Book your London to JAI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Jaipur International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 24ºC.
More about Jaipur
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Jaipur right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Jaipur International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. City Palace, Amber Fort and Jaipur are must-visits when exploring Jaipur.
Explore more of India
You've done Jaipur, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 241 kilometres northeast to Delhi to tick off its leading attractions. From Akshardham Park to Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 225 kilometres east of Jaipur, Agra is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Taj Mahal Ticket Counter, Taj Mahal and Taj Mahal.