Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Madeira and London share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 16 Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. To take off early, pick the 11:05 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:30 with easyJet.
Your FNC to LGW flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering London (and perhaps some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating FNC to LGW flights, with 73.42% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FNC and LGW:
Porto Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is R 454. A round-trip fare right now is R 957. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FNC to LGW.
Organise your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
73.73% of flights leaving from Madeira Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Madeira to Madeira Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near FNC. Whether you have an early flight from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Book a hotel near LGW if you're catching a late Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Madeira Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FNC to LGW in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.