Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mangalore Airport (IXE): what you need to know
Mangalore is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your LHR to IXE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and IXE:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
£247 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. A return flight starts from £462. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to IXE if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to IXE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IXE if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
Mangalore Airport to the centre of Mangalore has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
When to fly to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Mangalore. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mangalore Airport for April if you'd like to go to Mangalore during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to IXE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Mangalore, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel around 180 miles east to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 190 miles south-east of Mangalore. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are key reasons to visit.