Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM): what you need to know
Dortmund's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Dortmund one hour ahead of London.
Your LGW to DTM flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Dortmund Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGW and DTM include:
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Porto Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
62 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. A return flight starts at 174 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to DTM if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dortmund Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to DTM.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dortmund Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dortmund Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Dortmund Airport (DTM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DTM instead:
Follow your own route with a Dortmund Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Sixt or Europcar and venture far and wide through Dortmund and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Dortmund Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
Dortmund Airport to central Dortmund has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dortmund Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Dortmund in January.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dortmund Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dortmund, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to DTM around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Dortmund, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey about 418 kilometres east to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 290 kilometres north-east of Dortmund. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.