Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Cagliari's timezone is UTC+1, making Cagliari one hour ahead of London.
Choose from five weekly London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flights. The 05:15 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 17:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to CAG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Cagliari (and then exploring more of Italy!) is easy with British Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is British Airways.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and CAG include:
Marseille Provence Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
At the moment, 56 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 108 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to CAG.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to CAG.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Reserve a hotel near CAG if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Cagliari Elmas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Galdieri Rent and find adventure across Cagliari and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cagliari Elmas Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to central Cagliari
From Cagliari Elmas Airport, Cagliari is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cagliari. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport for July if you want to go to Cagliari during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CAG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Cagliari has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of Cagliari, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Cagliari, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.