Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Birmingham.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BHX to LGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHX and LGW:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is R 1,021. A return ticket right now is R 2,657. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to LGW, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Book a hotel near LGW if you're taking a late Birmingham International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit London in January.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham 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 (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to LGW around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.