Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London three hours behind Madinah.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MED to LGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MED and LGW:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is Rs37,845. A round-trip fare right now is Rs92,722. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from MED to LGW, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MED to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
77.98% of flights that take off from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport from central Madinah, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MED:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel close to LGW if you have a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to visit London. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MED to LGW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
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