Travelling from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is three hours ahead of Salvador.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SSA to LGW flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Many passengers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between SSA and LGW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is 390 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 706 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SSA to LGW, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.87% of flights that take off from SSA reach their destination without delay.
To reach Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport from central Salvador, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SSA:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SSA to LGW sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.