Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Brisbane is ten hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+10 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LGW to BNE flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Brisbane Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and BNE include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Brisbane Airport flight is Rs133,977. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs239,091. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to BNE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brisbane Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to BNE.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 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.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brisbane Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BNE instead:
Pick up a Brisbane Airport rental car and discover Brisbane and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Hire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Brisbane Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
From Brisbane Airport, Brisbane is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brisbane Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Brisbane. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brisbane Airport for January if you'd like to go to Brisbane during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BNE in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Brisbane. Around 72 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
Toowoomba is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 105 kilometres west of Brisbane. No trip is complete without experiencing Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.