Flying from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Leeds.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LBA to LGW flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LBA and LGW include:
Dublin Airport
George Best Belfast City Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, R 779 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,676. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LBA to LGW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
68.63% of flights that take off from Leeds Bradford International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Leeds. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LBA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Reserve a hotel close to LGW if you're taking a late Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
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'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit London in January.
Lock in your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LBA to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.