Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Palanga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LGW to PLQ flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Palanga International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LGW and PLQ:
Riga International Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Palanga International Airport flight is Rs22,164. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs47,027. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to PLQ, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palanga International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab 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 around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palanga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
Book a hotel close to PLQ if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Palanga International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Palanga International Airport rental car and explore Palanga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Toprent and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Palanga International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to central Palanga
Palanga International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Palanga. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palanga International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Palanga. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palanga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Palanga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 23ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to PLQ in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 5ºC then.
Explore more of Lithuania
You've visited Palanga, now it's time to discover other corners of Lithuania. Journey about 306 kilometres south-east to Vilnius to tick off its popular sights. From Gediminas Tower to Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Palanga, Kaunas is another essential stop in Lithuania. Start your sightseeing at Kaunas Castle, Old Town Kaunas and Pazaislis Monastery.