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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:25 and lands at 07:52
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 22:07.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dublin to London Gatwick Airport.

A direct flight from Dublin to London Gatwick Airport takes 1h 27m, covering 300 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dublin to London Gatwick Airport range from £45 to £98, with an average of £65 over the past 12 months. Anything below £45 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 45% above the route average of £65. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £65 return, compared with £249 via a stopover through Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Ryanair is the only airline operating Dublin to London Gatwick Airport flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 30%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dublin to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £23, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Flights from Dublin to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to London Gatwick Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Connecting flights from Dublin to London Gatwick Airport most commonly pass through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Glasgow Intl (GLA) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Dublin to London Gatwick Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £55 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £82, a difference of £27. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Dublin and London Gatwick Airport.

Flying via Glasgow Intl (GLA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 17m, compared to 14h 42m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dublin to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Yes, the Gatwick Express; it leaves every 15min, and will get you to Victoria Station (with no stops) in 30min. A one-way ticket will cost around £20 (approx. €23-24). You could also buy an Oyster card (a prepaid London travel card) from Gatwick Station for more discounts on this route and other routes around London. There are several other train routes into London, but this is the fastest and most direct.

There are six hotels located at Gatwick Airport and multiple more nearby; they are spread around the terminals, and some are accessible via a free shuttle bus service. If you want to arrive at the airport the night before your flight to reduce stress on the morning of travel, you can easily do so. The hotels are tailored to suit a variety of needs; for example, there’s a short-stay hotel where you can book a pod for 4-5h of rest, or a 4-star hotel where you can order luxurious room service.