Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Abuja Airport (ABV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport is 6 hours.
The timezone in Abuja is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
There are four London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport flights every week to choose from.
Your LGW to ABV flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Air Peace offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Abuja — and maybe even more of Nigeria if your schedule allows.
Air Peace is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and ABV:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hamad International Airport
Mohammed V Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Abuja Airport (ABV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport flight is 327 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 507 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to ABV. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LGW land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Abuja Airport (ABV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ABV instead:
Travel farther out of Abuja and head to places that many travellers miss with your own wheels. You can grab a Abuja Airport rental car from companies like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car.
Booking your ride from Abuja Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Abuja Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
Abuja Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Abuja. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Abuja Airport (ABV)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Abuja based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Abuja Airport for March if you'd like to visit Abuja during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to ABV in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kano is just one of the many places in Nigeria waiting to be explored once you've seen Abuja. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include DanMasanin Kano Palace, National Museum - Gidan Makama and Gidan Makama Museum.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja, Ibadan is another favourite stop in Nigeria. Start your sightseeing at Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.