Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Airport (GRJ): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LGW to GRJ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to check out a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to George Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Cape Town International Airport is a popular stop between LGW and GRJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Airport (GRJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to George Airport flight is 432 €. A round-trip fare right now is 643 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to GRJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to GRJ.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to George 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 meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at George Airport (GRJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to George Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRJ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a George Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from First - Car Hire, Europcar or Firefly powered by Hertz and explore beyond George's main sights.
Booking your ride from George Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from George Airport (GRJ) to central George
George Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of George. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to George Airport (GRJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to George Airport. To escape the crowds, visit George in May.
The warmest month in George is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to George Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to GRJ in July. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of George. Around 370 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island.
Around 290 kilometres east of George, Port Elizabeth is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Kragga Kamma Game Park, Bayworld and Sardinia Bay golf Club.