Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Donegal Airport (CFN): what you need to know
London and Donegal share the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LGW to CFN flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Donegal Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dublin Airport is a popular stop between LGW and CFN.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Donegal Airport (CFN)
60 € is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Donegal Airport flight. Return flights start at 123 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to CFN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Donegal Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to CFN.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Donegal Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Donegal Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Donegal Airport (CFN)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Donegal Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CFN:
Travel at your own pace with a Donegal Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and venture far and wide through Donegal and beyond.
Increase your chances of getting the best possible rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Donegal Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Donegal Airport (CFN) to central Donegal
From Donegal Airport, Donegal is approximately 72 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 4 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Donegal Airport (CFN)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Donegal Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Donegal in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Donegal Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Donegal, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CFN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Donegal has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Ireland just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Donegal, a visit to Dublin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Cork is another favourite destination in Ireland and is around 306 kilometres south of Donegal. No journey is complete without dropping by Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.