Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to East London?

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at East London (ELS).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London?

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

Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London pass through?

Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London pass through Cape Town Intl (CPT), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £803 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £1,245, a difference of £442. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to East London?

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.

Have flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to East London changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £789 to £1,545. That means the highest observed fare was about 95% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to East London looking right now?

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to East London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £471, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and East London?

East London is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at East London Airport (ELS)?

East London Airport (ELS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £18 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • Sixt • Avis • Budget • Firefly

How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to East London flight?

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London range from £797 to £1,096, with an average of £937 over the past 12 months. Anything below £797 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to East London?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to East London. It's 15% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 32% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to East London?

Air France (£840) offered the cheapest return ticket from London Gatwick Airport to East London in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London Gatwick Airport to East London?

Flights via Cape Town Intl (CPT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £670. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to East London, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Cape Town Intl (CPT) had the shortest average connection time for London Gatwick Airport to East London stopovers at 21h 05m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: £797-£1,096

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£415

Typical prices: £796-£850

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Tue, 24 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

08:50 - 13:05LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

26h 15m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:35 - 18:25ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

25h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

£789Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

10:00 - 08:55LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

20h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:30 - 05:40ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

22h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

£795Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

08:50 - 13:05LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

26h 15m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:50 - 13:15ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

23h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

£826Multiple Airlines

Sat, 6 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

16:45 - 19:30LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

24h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 09:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

22h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

£840Air France

Fri, 5 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

06:50 - 08:15LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

23h 25m1 stop Cape Town Intl

12:35 - 09:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

22h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas

£865Multiple Airlines

Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

06:50 - 08:15LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

23h 25m1 stop Cape Town Intl

09:45 - 06:20ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

22h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

£874Multiple Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

10:00 - 12:00LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

24h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

07:30 - 05:40ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

24h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

£879Multiple Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

10:00 - 12:00LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

24h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

07:30 - 05:40ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

24h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

£900Multiple Airlines

Fri, 5 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

08:40 - 13:40LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

27h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

07:30 - 05:55ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

24h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

£912Multiple Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

08:40 - 17:30LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

30h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 05:55ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

43h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

£920Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

08:55 - 13:05LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

26h 10m3 stops Milan Malpensa Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo

07:30 - 09:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

27h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas

£928Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

10:10 - 13:50LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

25h 40m3 stops Dublin Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:05 - 18:25ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

26h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

£965Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

08:55 - 13:05LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

26h 10m3 stops Milan Malpensa Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo

16:00 - 09:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

19h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas

£969Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

16:10 - 14:35LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

20h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Cape Town Intl

15:10 - 15:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

25h 50m2 stops Cape Town Intl Frankfurt am Main

£980Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

16:10 - 13:50LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

19h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Johannesburg OR Tambo

08:35 - 15:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

32h 25m2 stops Cape Town Intl Frankfurt am Main

£983Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

08:50 - 13:05LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

26h 15m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:00 - 09:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

23h 00m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas

£998Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

16:10 - 14:35LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

20h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Cape Town Intl

08:35 - 15:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

32h 25m2 stops Cape Town Intl Frankfurt am Main

£1,001Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

18:40 - 17:30LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

20h 50m2 stops Entebbe Johannesburg OR Tambo

07:55 - 21:25ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

15h 30m1 stop Cape Town Intl

£1,007Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

09:50 - 13:05LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

25h 15m3 stops Dublin Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo

09:30 - 09:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

25h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas

£1,015Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

18:40 - 17:30LGW London Gatwick-ELS East London

20h 50m2 stops Entebbe Johannesburg OR Tambo

16:00 - 09:00ELS East London-LGW London Gatwick

19h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas

£1,016Multiple Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to East London?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to East London. It's 15% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 32% higher.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London?
Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London.
Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to East London?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to East London flight?
Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London range from £797 to £1,096, with an average of £937 over the past 12 months. Anything below £797 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to East London changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £789 to £1,545. That means the highest observed fare was about 95% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to East London looking right now?
One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to East London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £471, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at East London Airport (ELS)?
East London Airport (ELS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Sixt
• Avis
• Budget
• Firefly
Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to East London?
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at East London (ELS).
Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London pass through?
Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London pass through Cape Town Intl (CPT), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to East London. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £803 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £1,245, a difference of £442.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and East London?
East London is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £803, about £442 less than Friday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Gatwick Airport to East London trip for June. Fares historically average £542 return in that month – typically £556 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to East London Airport.

• Sunnyridge Lodge

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