Flying from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
You can choose from 23 weekly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
To ensure you get on your BFS to LGW flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to London (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier offering BFS to LGW flights. An impressive 82.61% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BFS and LGW:
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
Jersey Airport
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from BFS reach their destination on time.
To reach Belfast International Airport from central Belfast, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BFS? If you're boarding an early flight from Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Book a hotel near LGW if you have a late Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and see more of London and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BFS to LGW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
