Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lampedusa Airport (LMP): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to LMP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Lampedusa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and LMP:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lampedusa Airport (LMP)
Rs17,744 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Lampedusa Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs52,123. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to LMP if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lampedusa Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LGW to LMP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lampedusa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 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.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lampedusa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Lampedusa Airport (LMP)
Consider staying in a hotel near LMP if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Lampedusa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Lampedusa Airport (LMP) to central Lampedusa
Lampedusa Airport to central Lampedusa has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lampedusa Airport (LMP)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lampedusa Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Lampedusa in May.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lampedusa Airport for August if you want to explore Lampedusa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to LMP in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Lampedusa, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Palermo to tick off its top sights. From Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi to Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piliere and Casa di Paolo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Catania is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 322 kilometres north-east of Lampedusa. No trip is complete without visiting Piazza del Duomo, Cattedrale di Sant'Agata and Castello Ursino.
