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Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney takes 00m, covering 10,568 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 London Gatwick Airport to Sydney range from £744 to £1,096, with an average of £919 over the past 12 months. Anything below £744 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the £919 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £488, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• Bargain Car Rentals
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £812 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £996, a difference of £184.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 28m, compared to 23h 47m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 24h 42m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Sydney is 11 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Eastern Australia Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Sydney Cricket Ground, and Star Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

As there aren't any direct flights from London Gatwick to Sydney, you'll change planes no matter which ticket you book. The popular one-stop flights, like those flown by Emirates, stop at Dubai International Airport (DBX), while Qatar Airways stops for a plane change at Doha International (DOH). On the common airline-combination flights, you'll fly out on Vueling and switch to Asiana Airlines at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

You can get from Central London in about 30min by boarding a Southern Service train, leaving from Victoria Station. Your other option is to take a Jayride Shuttle, which you can order on demand. This will take about 50min to get you to the airport, which is quite far to the south of London city centre. From Sydney Airport, catch an NSW train to Central Station. This will take about 12min. Otherwise, a Murrays Coaches bus will get you from Terminal 3 to central Sydney in about 15min.

Book the flights that use a combination of airlines to reduce your carbon emissions from Gatwick to Sydney. You can save almost 30% in CO2 emissions by booking with Vueling. The airline offers a two-stop flight that first lands at Paris Orly Airport (ORY), where you'll switch to Air India. You'll then fly to New Delhi before the final leg to Sydney. We make it easy for you to find these flights – use the CO2 filter on our live timetable pages.

Gatwick Airport has some of the best limited-mobility and hidden-disability amenities in the world. All you need do is book at least 48h ahead, either through a travel agency or your airline. You'll be met at the entrance or car park and assisted with any needs. The airport also has step-free access and accessible facilities throughout. The same is true of Sydney Airport, which also has induction loops, hidden-disability assistance points and visual-impairment support. There's also an assistance-animal relief area.