Flying from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Akureyri Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Akureyri and London share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from AEY to LGW start at 11:35 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 13:20 with easyJet. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Akureyri Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your AEY to LGW flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as March, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into London (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Akureyri Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
26 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Akureyri Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts at 74 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from AEY to LGW by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Akureyri Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AEY to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Akureyri Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Akureyri Airport (AEY)
76.13% of flights that leave from Akureyri Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Akureyri to Akureyri Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near AEY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Akureyri Airport to London Gatwick Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Reserve a hotel close to LGW if you're on a late Akureyri Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia to explore London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Akureyri Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, go to London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Akureyri Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AEY to LGW in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.