Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London 13 hours behind Auckland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your AKL to LGW flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between AKL and LGW include:
Vancouver International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
R 9,013 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Auckland Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from R 17,512. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from AKL to LGW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Auckland Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from AKL to LGW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Auckland Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Of the departures from Auckland Airport, 69.31% land on schedule at their destination.
Auckland Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Auckland Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near AKL:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're getting in on a late Auckland Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Auckland Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AKL to LGW around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Travel about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among the biggest draws.