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Cheapest return flight
£54
Typical prices: £72-£156
easyJet
Wed 7/11Thu 8/11
BFS - LGW • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
£54
Typical prices: £72-£155
easyJet
Sun 28/10Thu 1/11
GLA - LGW • Direct
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You can fly direct with easyJet and British Airways. Average duration is 1h 32m
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Cheap Flights to Gatwick

 
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Recent return flight deals to Gatwick

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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07:00 - 08:35GLA  Glasgow Intl-LGW London Gatwick
1h 35mdirect
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06:25 - 07:50LGW  London Gatwick-GLA Glasgow Intl
1h 25mdirect
£54easyJet
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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07:00 - 08:35GLA  Glasgow Intl-LGW London Gatwick
1h 35mdirect
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07:05 - 08:35LGW  London Gatwick-GLA Glasgow Intl
1h 30mdirect
£54easyJet
Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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17:40 - 19:05BFS  Belfast Intl-LGW London Gatwick
1h 25mdirect
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07:25 - 08:55LGW  London Gatwick-BFS Belfast Intl
1h 30mdirect
£54easyJet
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Aurigny Air Logo
09:50 - 19:10MAN  Manchester-LGW London Gatwick
9h 20m1 stop Saint Peter Port Guernsey
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13:40 - 18:20LGW  London Gatwick-MAN Manchester
4h 40m1 stop Saint Peter Port Guernsey
£60Aurigny Air
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
Aurigny Air Logo
09:50 - 19:10MAN  Manchester-LGW London Gatwick
9h 20m1 stop Saint Peter Port Guernsey
Aurigny Air Logo
13:40 - 18:20LGW  London Gatwick-MAN Manchester
4h 40m1 stop Saint Peter Port Guernsey
£64Aurigny Air
Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Aurigny Air Logo
09:50 - 15:50MAN  Manchester-LGW London Gatwick
6h 00m1 stop Saint Peter Port Guernsey
Aurigny Air Logo
11:50 - 18:15LGW  London Gatwick-MAN Manchester
6h 25m1 stop Saint Peter Port Guernsey
£69Aurigny Air
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Ryanair Logo
09:55 - 20:00GLA  Glasgow Intl-LGW London Gatwick
10h 05m1 stop Dublin
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20:25 - 09:00LGW  London Gatwick-GLA Glasgow Intl
12h 35m1 stop Dublin
£73Ryanair
Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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23:15 - 07:55BHX  Birmingham-LGW London Gatwick
8h 40m1 stop Dublin
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08:50 - 14:45LGW  London Gatwick-BHX Birmingham
5h 55m1 stop Dublin
£73Ryanair
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
British Airways Logo
06:25 - 07:55GLA  Glasgow Intl-LGW London Gatwick
1h 30mdirect
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10:20 - 11:50LGW  London Gatwick-GLA Glasgow Intl
1h 30mdirect
£119British Airways
Fri, 26 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar
British Airways Logo
06:25 - 07:55GLA  Glasgow Intl-LGW London Gatwick
1h 30mdirect
British Airways Logo
10:20 - 11:50LGW  London Gatwick-GLA Glasgow Intl
1h 30mdirect
£119British Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to London Gatwick Airport

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to London Gatwick Airport?

Belfast Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport is the cheapest route at £54 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Glasgow Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport is the most popular connection with return deals from £54.

How much is a flight to London Gatwick Airport?

On average, a return flight from the United Kingdom to London Gatwick Airport costs £104, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Edinburgh average £68, while Newquay runs a bit higher at £72.

What is the cheapest day to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to London Gatwick Airport at £105 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at £114.

What is the cheapest month to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

•March is the cheapest month to fly to London Gatwick Airport with an average price of £71 return.
•July (£138) and June (£125) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

Evening flights to London Gatwick Airport are the cheapest at £85 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at £120.

What is a good deal for flights to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights under £72 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to London Gatwick Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Edinburgh £45
•Newquay £47
•Glasgow Intl Airport £50.

When are flights to London Gatwick Airport the cheapest?

Flights to London Gatwick Airport are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Gatwick

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on easyJet

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways and Ryanair

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LGW

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

Key details for flights to London Gatwick Airport

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£20
Beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 10% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Gatwick based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to London Gatwick Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to London Gatwick Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to London Gatwick Airport is around £72 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to London Gatwick Airport from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to London Gatwick Airport varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Manchester: 1h
    • From Edinburgh: 1h 10m
    • From Newcastle upon Tyne: 1h 10m
    • From Glasgow Intl Airport: 1h 10m
    • From Belfast Intl Airport: 1h 10m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to London Gatwick Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to London Gatwick Airport are from Belfast, starting at £54 return, and from Glasgow, starting at £54 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to London Gatwick Airport?

    Last-minute fares to London Gatwick Airport (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 32% higher than the average return fare of £104.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at London Gatwick Airport?

    easyJet operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to London Gatwick Airport at 145 per week, and for this route easyJet is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to London Gatwick Airport. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to London Gatwick Airport?

  • How many flights serve London Gatwick Airport?

    London Gatwick Airport receives 22 flights per day and 152 per week from across the world. Edinburgh has the most flights to London Gatwick Airport with 208 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve London and the surrounding area?

    Flights to London can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Nearby alternatives within 50.0 mi of London include London City (LCY). This airport is not in London itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • How easy is it to get into central London from Gatwick Airport?

    London Gatwick is situated approximately 28 miles from central London. The fastest mode of transport is the direct rail service, the Gatwick Express. Taking you to London Victoria station, the Express departs every 15min between 05:00 and 12:30 from Gatwick's South Terminal. The travel time is around 30min for the journey, which will cost in the region of £35 for the non-stop service.

  • We are travelling with little ones, is there a play area and other children’s facilities?

    Gatwick is proud to have been the first airport credited as a "Family Friendly" airport. Special assistance lanes are available for pushchair users and the X-Ray machines are teddy-bear friendly. Sealed baby milk can be ordered in advance of your flight and collected from Boots once you are through security and then carried in your hand luggage.

  • What extra assistance might I expect to find at Gatwick Airport?

    If you know you will need assistance getting onto your aircraft, it is best to advise your airline at the time of your booking. Within the terminal buildings themselves you will find a range of support facilities, including a sensory room for passenger use, and hidden disability lanyards are available to borrow or keep from one of the assistance reception areas.

  • Does Gatwick Airport offer Priority Pass holders access to airline lounges?

    There are three luxurious private lounges accessible via your Priority Pass. You can enjoy relaxing before or after your flight in the North or South Terminal’s Club Aspire or Grain Store Café & Bar in the South Terminal.

Your guide to booking London Gatwick Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to London Gatwick Airport, book around 6 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 42% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to London Gatwick Airport, a good return fare is around £72. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to London Gatwick Airport in March. Return fares historically average £71, making March the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to £36 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to London Gatwick Airport average £85 compared to £120 for midday flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to London Gatwick Airport, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, easyJet includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while British Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in London Gatwick Airport, a few great places to start are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Gatwick international airport (LGW), located in West Sussex, is one of the five UK airports that operate London-bound and departing domestic and international flights, including London Luton (LTN) London Stanstead (STN), London City (LCY) and London’s Heathrow (LHR) airport.
  • Onwards travel to central London from Gatwick Airport via an airport taxi would take you approximately 30min and cost in the region of £100. If you prefer to take the train, you can choose the Gatwick Express, which travels to and from Victoria Station in around 30-40min for £30 per person, or you can choose a slower 50min journey via a First Capital Connect train to or from the nearby St Pancras station for approximately £10.
  • Early departures and late arrival flights are conveniently served by the facilities provided at the airport hotels. Enjoy a comfortable night stay in The Hilton, which is connected to the terminal itself, or the Holiday Inn, which is within a mile of the airport. Other hotels a little further out include Copthorne Effingham and Gatwick Skylane.
  • Gatwick Airport offers enviable facilities for businesses. Book one of the meeting or conference rooms that are available to hire from as little as 1h to a full day and can be provided with a full catering option.
  • Be sure to check the walking distance to your gate as the terminal buildings are vast and your flight will not wait for you should you be late. Updates on departures and arrivals are clearly displayed throughout the terminals, market with approximate distances to the gates.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Gatwick

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Gatwick? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.9
RyanairOverall score based on 5441 reviews
6.5Comfort
5.7Entertainment
6.0Food
7.5Crew
6.7Boarding
Airline reviews

On time! The wait to board standing outside was miserable. The “priority” boarding is misleading as it does not help the boarding process at all. The bag charges were very high and my expected carry on did not quite fit in the measurement box. The lobby experience at the airport was terrible! Signage and directions were inadequate. The staff was all lovely.

6.0 GoodSusan, Aug 2026
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On time! The wait to board standing outside was miserable. The “priority” boarding is misleading as it does not help the boarding process at all. The bag charges were very high and my expected carry on did not quite fit in the measurement box. The lobby experience at the airport was terrible! Signage and directions were inadequate. The staff was all lovely.

Sadly the experience with the airline is worse one ever. Starting from the state of the inside that was filthy that flies was flying around our legs. The food is expensive than a restaurant, imagine a family of 4 spending almost £50 for just sandwich of bread and ham no tomatoes and lettuce in it and a small container of crips that is not up to 20 pieces and a can of coke or Pepsi, and unfortunately that is a person ffour hours pay of work before tax. I know the blame will go to high cost of living but even at that the price is too much.

Food and entertainment were not available, so my rating on those items isn't actually correct. There should be a "Not relevant" or "Didn't use it" option.

The flight boarded nice and early and this meant there was no sudden rush at the gate. The only down side was the cabin was very cold 🥶

Flying from Hamburg to Stansted was a nightmare if I have to be honest, the flight was due to leave at 15:50 and we ended up not taking off properly till 16:56. They really don’t have enough people doing the sorting of baggage where you get the sticker for your case before the security check, going through security was 10x more faster then the whole baggage situation.

Unnecessarily delayed and remarkably inefficient boarding contributed to a significantly delayed departure. Seats/legroom astonishingly uncomfortable even by Ryanair standards (minimal legroom plus reinforced plastic seat backs ensure you get punched hard in the knees every time the person in front moves, and as a 6-foot passenger I had nowhere else to put my legs. Upon late arrival at the gate in Luton we were kept waiting another 20 minutes before being allowed off the plane. Both Easyjet and Wizzair are currently a better bet.

Big delay on run way not much explanation why, missed a important meeting in Dublin, maybe if they did nt persist measuring everyone bag over 2 cm we would have got off on time.

The lady at the boarding gate was so rude. She was challenging people being in priority and looking them up and down as if they weren’t dressed for first class. This was Ryan air priority. We all sit in the same seats. She loudly called out to embarrass a man who she believed had cheated and got in the priority line. He had a valid priority ticket and even worked for Ryanair. Also challenging visas insisting people download them until they proved on the government website it wasn’t required to print. The Ryanair employee who was challenged said she is always like this. She also pulled people from regular boarding as they were fashionably dressed and upgraded them to priority and changed their seats. That was comical. I think she felt she should be working for Emirates first class, although they would t have stood for her rude behaviour

Good value for the money. Good leg room. Take off and landing very good.

Long delay. Terrible airport - too busy, not enough seating or food/drink outlets.

The workers checking passengers from the boarding gate stole money from people whose luggage was perfectly fitting inside the carry-on sizer.

Whole way through - far more professional and slick than I expected

Good news was that Bag Check was open two and a half hours before the flight, which is essential with the chaotic immigration process. Flight was okay, but sitting at the back of the aircraft, 3 overhead bins on both sides were filled with crew bags and other misc items, so we couldn't put our cabin bags anywhere near us. To add insult, twice the crew managed to drop items that they were taking out of the overhead bins onto my wife's head, who was sitting in an aisle seat.

The plane was postponed for over 2.5 hours, which meant that all four of us missed the check in time for our ongoing trip to Melbourne. We had to buy new tickets for 4 people as we had to forfeit the ones we had. The cost was really unfair. i understand that it was snowing during the first leg of the plane for that morning. Surely the cost could have been shared by the airline and not all by us. I could have bought insurance - but you can see how much I travel. I will need to chose more trustworthy airlines.

The true is that travel from London to Faro on 11/12/2025 by BA was cancelled, so I did not go to Faro, so i did not board easy flight. The mediocre qualification to you was because even when i bought an insurance, i could not change date neither obtain reimbursement. It could be ideal if you do something in order for me not to lose the purchase Thank you

Queuing for quite a while despite using the "speedy boarding".

Generally a good experience except for boarding in Naples on the flight back to London. We were all standing around for at least 20 minutes maybe longer as there was no seating.

First -the flight was late - more than two hours Second, not even a bottle of water at bord to give for free for this inconvenience. Three-at landing ive realised that I've lost one of my ear plug headphones and been very desperate to find it with my torch, the crew not helped at all more than that they asked to leave the plane as everyone did before me. This was the last flight from that day- extra 5 min for me with a bit of help from crew - would have bring a super review. I guess this days humanity disappeared!

I got caught using a stolen credit card number. Michelle Siziba is my name Nice to London Gatwick on 7/31/25.

Not great! Rude staff in London and the worse baggage reclaim I’ve ever seen. Great staff in flight but doubt I’ll fly with them again

I liked the pilot he was super positive. The seating on this A320 was ridiculous I have never had so little space fora four hour flight. Really was ridiculous. The service was also very poor and attituded. Not what I expect from BA a real disappointment.

Due to no fault of the crew or airline the flight left late but more than made up for it once we lifted off. Captain announced the delay was due to the plane was being worked on. Very friendly, helpful crew, who seemed to enjoy their job. Seats were very comfortable and appreciated headphones and the blanket/pillow in Business class. We were seated in the last row of Business class and they ran out of choices for the meal, however the Flight attendant was able to obtain a chicken dinner from another section.

Very good except my gluten free coeliac meal was not loaded

This was a special trip so we booked first class. It was obviously an old plane as the seats weren't that comfortable or spacious. We were delayed 45mins taking off as the "little engine that starts the big engines doesn't work". The powered divider between myself and the next seat in first class didn't work and my electrically powdered seat didn't work so I had to move seats to try and get some sleep. Food and drink were good, crew were great. But I'll never fly with BA again.

I really liked it when the First Officer mentioned that we could see Paris out of the window on the left.

Pilot announcements were clear. Boarding is too slow compared to budget carriers.

5 hour flight with no food or on-board entertainment. Flight crew barely made rounds to provide water.

The flight was comfortable and the attendants were readily available and helpful. The food needs to be improved.

My flight was cancelled and I was rebooked onto 2 flights on American Airlines: one from Heathrow to Charlotte and then one from Charlotte to Tampa.

British Airways planes are too old verses other airlines, followed by luggage not turning up, with a customer service team unhelpful in trying to locate or send to hotel was appalling. 3 days without suitcases on a leg that flies 2 x daily.

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