Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
London is one hour behind Copenhagen and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from CPH to LGW start from 07:10 — the first with Norwegian Air Sweden. The last service of the day is at 21:40 with easyJet. Overall, there are 29 weekly Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CPH to LGW flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into London (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is a snap with Norwegian Air Sweden. This popular airline has direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Norwegian Air Sweden is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that offers CPH to LGW flights. An impressive 84.54% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPH and LGW:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is R 722. A round-trip ticket is currently R 1,027. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPH to LGW.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CPH to LGW.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
83% of flights leaving Copenhagen Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of CPH.
Copenhagen Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Copenhagen. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CPH. Whether you have an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel near LGW if you're taking a late Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to visit London. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Copenhagen Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPH to LGW sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.