Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 11 hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to SYD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and SYD include:
Dubai Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
383 € is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Sydney Airport flight. A return flight starts from 662 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to SYD, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LGW land on schedule 82% of the time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Sydney Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near SYD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sydney Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and explore beyond Sydney's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sydney Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Sydney based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney Airport for January if you want to explore Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.