Travelling from London to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): What you need to know
Ranchi is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Birsa Munda Airport is located in Ranchi, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to IXR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to IXR leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) 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.
Catching an early flight from London to Birsa Munda Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) departing London Gatwick Airport.
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to IXR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Birsa Munda Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 65%.
About Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Birsa Munda Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near IXR instead:
Getting from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to central Ranchi
Birsa Munda Airport is around 3 kms (2 miles) from central Ranchi. How long it takes to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
£216 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Birsa Munda Airport. A return flight starts at £504. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to IXR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Birsa Munda Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to IXR.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from London to Birsa Munda Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), while November is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Ranchi based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a London to IXR plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ranchi to range from 24ºC to 39ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Birsa Munda Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC and 26ºC.
More about Ranchi
Once you've booked your flight from London to Birsa Munda Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ranchi:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Ranchi when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Jagannath Temple followed by Hatia Dam and Juma Masjid.
Explore more of India
You've seen Ranchi, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey about 257 kms (160 miles) north to Patna to check off its top attractions. From Gurudwara to Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 105 kms (65 miles) southeast of Ranchi, Jamshedpur is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Mughal Garden, Rock Garden and Birla Temple.
