Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essaouira Airport (ESU): what you need to know
The timezone in Essaouira is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LGW to ESU flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Essaouira Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and ESU:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
60 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. Return flights start at 111 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to ESU, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Essaouira Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to ESU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Essaouira Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
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 expected timeframe.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Essaouira Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Essaouira Airport (ESU)
Reserve a hotel near ESU if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Essaouira Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Aircar, Budget or FoxCar and discover more of Essaouira and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Essaouira Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Essaouira Airport (ESU) to central Essaouira
Essaouira Airport to central Essaouira has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
March is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Essaouira Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Essaouira in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Essaouira Airport for August if you want to explore Essaouira during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to ESU around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
You've visited Essaouira, now it's time to discover other corners of Morocco. Journey around 306 kilometres north-east to Casablanca to check off its top sights. From Hassan II Mosque to La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 386 kilometres north-east of Essaouira, Rabat is another favourite stop in Morocco. No visit is complete without checking out Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.