Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Cardiff.
Leave plenty of time to make your CWL to LGW flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CWL and LGW include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dublin Airport
George Best Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, 48 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 149 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CWL to LGW, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from CWL to LGW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of all flights leaving Cardiff Airport, 66.16% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CWL? If you've booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead.
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.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to visit London. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CWL to LGW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.