Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vigo Airport (VGO): what you need to know
Vigo is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LGW to VGO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Vigo Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and VGO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vigo Airport (VGO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Vigo Airport flight is 63 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 116 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to VGO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vigo Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to VGO.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 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.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vigo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Vigo Airport (VGO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Vigo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near VGO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vigo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vigo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Vigo Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Vigo Airport (VGO) to central Vigo
Vigo Airport to the centre of Vigo has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Vigo Airport (VGO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vigo Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vigo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vigo Airport for August if you'd like to go to Vigo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to VGO in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Vigo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south-east of Vigo, a visit to Salamanca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Teo is another essential stop in Spain and is around 56 kilometres north of Vigo. No trip is complete without dropping by Catarata Teo, Área Recreativa Mouromorto and Ponte Medieval de Pontevea.