Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lajes Field Airport (TER): what you need to know
The timezone in Terceira Lajes is UTC-1, which is one hour behind London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to TER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period 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 Lajes Field Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LGW and TER include:
Porto Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lajes Field Airport (TER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Lajes Field Airport flight is 85 €. A return plane ticket is currently 170 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LGW to TER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lajes Field Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to TER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lajes Field Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lajes Field Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lajes Field Airport (TER)
Reserve a hotel close to TER if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Lajes Field Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Lajes Field Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, Ilha Verde or Goldcar and discover more of Terceira Lajes and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lajes Field Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Lajes Field Airport (TER) to central Terceira Lajes
Lajes Field Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Terceira Lajes. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Lajes Field Airport (TER)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lajes Field Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Terceira Lajes in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lajes Field Airport for August if you want to go to Terceira Lajes during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to TER in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Terceira Lajes has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Terceira Lajes, a visit to Ponta Delgada will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Portas da Cidade, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao and Igreja do Santo Cristo.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Terceira Lajes, Lagoa is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.