Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ashgabat Airport (ASB): what you need to know
The timezone in Ashgabat is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of London.
For a stress-free 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 LGW to ASB flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to discover another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Ashgabat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a well-known stop between LGW and ASB.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
Currently, Rs113,851 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ashgabat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs207,354. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to ASB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ashgabat Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ashgabat Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ashgabat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
Get off your London Gatwick Airport to Ashgabat Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option a short journey from ASB, make your way to Otel.
Getting from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) to central Ashgabat
Ashgabat Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Ashgabat. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ashgabat Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Ashgabat. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ashgabat Airport for July if you want to go to Ashgabat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to ASB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Turkmenistan
Ashgabat has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Turkmenistan you should also see. Around 306 kilometres east of Ashgabat, a visit to Mary will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bagtyyarlyk Seyilgahi, Memorial Square and Tebigat Seyilgahi.
Your trip through Turkmenistan wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Balkanabat. Caravan Monument and Balkan Velayat Central Mosque are highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 386 kilometres north-west of Ashgabat.