Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
Canberra is 11 hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LGW to CBR flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
492 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Canberra Airport flight. Return flights start from 912 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to CBR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Canberra Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
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.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Canberra Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Canberra Airport flight, few things top 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 hotels near CBR:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Canberra Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and explore beyond Canberra's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Canberra Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
Canberra Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Canberra. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
February is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Canberra Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Canberra in January.
The warmest month in Canberra is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Canberra Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to CBR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Canberra, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey about 241 kilometres north-east to Sydney to check off its popular sights. From Sydney Opera House to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Melbourne is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra. No trip is complete without seeing Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.