Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport.
The timezone in Bari is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 12 London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, go for the 06:00 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 16:45 with British Airways.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to BRI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Bari (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport offered by this popular carrier.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LGW and BRI include:
Milano Linate Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Verona Villafranca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palese Airport (BRI)
Right now, R 704 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,522. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to BRI, book your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to BRI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
Consider booking a hotel near BRI if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Palese Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Felirent or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Bari and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Palese Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
From Palese Airport, Bari is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bari in January.
The warmest month in Bari is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Palese Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BRI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bari. Around 370 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 225 kilometres west of Bari, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.