Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN): what you need to know
Gan Island's timezone is UTC+5, making Gan Island five hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LGW to GAN flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
Right now, 420 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 951 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to GAN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to GAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 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.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GAN instead:
Getting from Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN) to central Gan Island
Gan/Seenu Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Gan Island. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
January is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Gan Island in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Gan Island, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to GAN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Hithadhoo is just one of the many cities in Maldives waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Gan Island. Around 13 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Eidigali Kilhi, Masjid Ah Thaqwa and City Square.
Have time for another stop? Head for Mahibadhoo. It's roughly 499 kilometres north of Gan Island and features highlights including Guest beach and Omadhoo.