Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport.
The timezone in Saint John's is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London.
Each week, there are eight London Gatwick Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport flights. If you want to take off early, jump on the 09:30 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 10:40 with British Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LGW to ANU flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Saint John's (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Antigua and Barbuda!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
With 66.1% of its services landing as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to ANU flights.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' John F. Kennedy International Airport is a well-known stop between LGW and ANU.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
R 8,786 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,222. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to ANU.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ANU:
Pick up a V.C. Bird International Airport rental car and explore Saint John's and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Budget and Down West Car Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from V.C. Bird International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to central Saint John's
From V.C. Bird International Airport, Saint John's is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Saint John's. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Saint John's, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to ANU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Antigua and Barbuda
Saint John's has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Antigua and Barbuda just waiting to be explored. Around 11 kilometres south-east of Saint John's, a trip to Liberta will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Liberta Sports Club, St Barnabas Anglican Church and Falmouth Beach.
Potters Village is another favourite destination in Antigua and Barbuda and is around 5 kilometres south-east of Saint John's. No trip is complete without seeing Clay Pit, New Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church and Heros National Museum.