Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stuttgart Airport (STR): what you need to know
Stuttgart's timezone is UTC+1, making Stuttgart one hour ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to STR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Stuttgart Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LGW and STR:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
At the moment, 59 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Stuttgart Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 118 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to STR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Stuttgart Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LGW to STR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Stuttgart Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Stuttgart Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Stuttgart Airport (STR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Stuttgart Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STR instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Stuttgart Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Enterprise to explore Stuttgart and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Stuttgart Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to central Stuttgart
Stuttgart Airport to central Stuttgart has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Stuttgart Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Stuttgart in January.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Stuttgart Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Stuttgart, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to STR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Stuttgart has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Stuttgart, a trip to Munich will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Marienplatz, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum.
Essen is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Stuttgart. No trip is complete without visiting Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.