Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Friedrichshafen's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Friedrichshafen one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LGW to FDH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
EasyJet is your ticket to exploring Friedrichshafen (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport offered by this airline.
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Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport. Many passengers pass through Palma de Mallorca Airport when flying between LGW and FDH.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
Right now, 44 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 79 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to FDH.
January is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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 send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to FDH.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
Book a hotel close to FDH if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Friedrichshafen Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Friedrichshafen's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Friedrichshafen Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to central Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Friedrichshafen. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Friedrichshafen based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport for July if you'd like to go to Friedrichshafen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to FDH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Friedrichshafen is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres east of Friedrichshafen, a visit to Munich will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Germany, head for Essen, about 451 kilometres north of Friedrichshafen. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are among its highlights.