Travelling from Madinah Airport (MED) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London three hours behind Madinah.
You can take your pick of seven weekly Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your MED to LGW flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Wizz Air UK is your ticket to exploring London (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Wizz Air UK.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MED and LGW:
Istanbul Airport
Jeddah Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport (MED) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is Rs41,077. A round-trip fare is currently Rs87,433. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MED to LGW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Landing cheap flights from MED to LGW couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
Of the departures from Madinah Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Madinah Airport from central Madinah, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MED? If you've booked an early flight from Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you have a late Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Explore without limits with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and see more of London and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to London in March.
Book your flight from Madinah Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MED to LGW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to explore more of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to tick off its must-visit sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, your itinerary will be busy.
Birmingham is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.