Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Madeira.
There are 19 Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights each week.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your FNC to LGW flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport, so getting to London (and then seeing more parts of the United Kingdom!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers FNC to LGW flights. An impressive 85.37% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FNC and LGW:
Lisbon Airport
Porto Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is 46 €. A round-trip fare is currently 87 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from FNC to LGW by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FNC to LGW by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
When it comes to Madeira Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Madeira to Madeira Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FNC? If you've booked an early flight from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're getting in on a late Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near LGW:
Go where the road takes you with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience more of London and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To skip the crowds, visit London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FNC to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to tick off its leading attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.