Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Macau International Airport (MFM): what you need to know
Macau's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Macau eight hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LGW to MFM flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Macau International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and MFM include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Macau International Airport (MFM)
Rs126,296 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Macau International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs164,575. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to MFM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Macau International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to MFM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Macau International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Macau International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Macau International Airport (MFM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MFM if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Macau International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Macau International Airport (MFM) to central Macau
From Macau International Airport, Macau is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Macau International Airport (MFM)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Macau International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Macau. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Macau is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Macau International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to MFM in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of China
You've done Macau, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 105 kilometres north to Guangzhou to check off its top sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in China, consider Shenzhen, roughly 64 kilometres north-east of Macau. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are key highlights.