Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH): what you need to know
Hangzhou is eight hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LGW to HGH flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and HGH include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
298 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 600 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to HGH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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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.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near HGH:
Grab a Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport rental car and explore corners of Hangzhou that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of scoring a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to central Hangzhou
You'll find HGH at 14th Rd.
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to the centre of Hangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
April is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Hangzhou in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport for July if you want to go to Hangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to HGH in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Hangzhou. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower.
If you're ready to explore another side of China, head for Nanjing, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Hangzhou. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are among its highlights.