Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB): what you need to know
Djibouti is three hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LGW to JIB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LGW and JIB:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
Rs85,866 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs135,829. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to JIB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to JIB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JIB instead:
Follow your own route with a Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Goldcar and see more of Djibouti and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to central Djibouti
From Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, Djibouti is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Djibouti in February.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Djibouti during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to JIB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Djibouti
Seek out new adventure and see more of Djibouti. Dikhil is around 97 kilometres south-west of Djibouti and has no shortage of exciting things to see, including Dikhil, ferme Agro-pastorale Garden.
Another favourite stop in Djibouti, Arta is around 32 kilometres west of Djibouti. Make time for highlights including Mounaya Park.