Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Skelleftea Airport (SFT): what you need to know
Skelleftea's timezone is UTC+1, making Skelleftea one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to SFT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
Right now, 102 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Skelleftea Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 312 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to SFT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Skelleftea Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to SFT.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Skelleftea Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. 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 depart London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Skelleftea Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
Step off your London Gatwick Airport to Skelleftea Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfy option within easy reach of SFT, consider Bureå Camping.
Travel at your own pace with a Skelleftea Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Thrifty and see more of Skelleftea and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Skelleftea Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Skelleftea Airport (SFT) to central Skelleftea
From Skelleftea Airport, Skelleftea is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Skelleftea Airport (SFT)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Skelleftea Airport is July, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Skelleftea based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Skelleftea is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Skelleftea Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to SFT in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sweden
Skelleftea is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Sweden waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres south of Skelleftea, a trip to Umea will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Umedalen Skulptur, Guitars the Museum and UmeA Folkets Hus.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Skelleftea, Sundsvall is another essential stop in Sweden. No visit is complete without checking out Gustav Adolfs kyrka, Kulturmagasinet and Fagerdalsparken.
