Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Larnaca Airport (LCA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Larnaca Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Larnaca is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to LCA start at 06:10 — the earliest with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 20:00 with Wizz Air. In total, there are 24 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Larnaca Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LGW to LCA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Larnaca Airport. When you're ready to start your Larnaca adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Cyprus:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Wizz Air UK.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to LCA flights. A reliable 96.3% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Larnaca Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LGW and LCA include:
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Larnaca Airport (LCA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Larnaca Airport flight is Rs6,667. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs23,220. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to LCA.
November is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Larnaca Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LGW land on time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Larnaca Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Larnaca Airport (LCA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Larnaca Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LCA instead:
Pick up a Larnaca Airport rental car and explore Larnaca and beyond with your own set of wheels. Get Your Car, Aercar and 7777 Rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Larnaca Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Larnaca Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Larnaca in March.
The warmest month in Larnaca is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Larnaca Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to LCA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Cyprus
Larnaca is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Cyprus just waiting to be explored. About 40 kilometres north-west of Larnaca, a visit to Nicosia will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Medieval Venetian Walls, St John's Cathedral and Byzantine Museum.
Limassol is another essential stop in Cyprus and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Larnaca. No trip is complete without dropping by Limassol Marina, Adventure Park and Molos Seaside Park.