Travelling from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll board your flight from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.
The average time for a direct Dubai to London Gatwick Airport flight is 7 hours 45 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours behind Dubai.
The most popular route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), with 21 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from DXB to LGW is the 2:45am Emirates service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 2:55pm with Emirates.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Dubai to LGW.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can jump on a direct flight from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) departing from Dubai Airport (DXB).
You can lock in a direct flight from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport with Emirates. This popular carrier operates departures from DXB.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Emirates between DXB and LGW.
With 74.32% of its services landing on schedule, Emirates is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Dubai to LGW that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between DXB and LGW include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
74.31% of flights that depart Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport. Here's where you can connect between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and LGW:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Dubai to LGW flight? Kick back in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel near LGW if you have a late flight from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to London Gatwick Airport flight.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
Central London is roughly 40 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Rs33,027 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport. Return flights start at Rs79,216. These prices may change based on availability.
Lock in cheap flights from Dubai to LGW by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap Dubai to London Gatwick Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). August is the most popular month to visit London. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
When booking your Dubai to LGW flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are top sights which should feature on every London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
