Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB): what you need to know
Curitiba's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Curitiba three hours behind London.
Your LGW to CWB flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport flight is R 8,047. A return ticket is currently R 16,809. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to CWB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to CWB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near CWB:
Follow your own route with an Afonso Pena International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Curitiba and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Afonso Pena International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to central Curitiba
Afonso Pena International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Curitiba. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Curitiba based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Afonso Pena International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Curitiba during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CWB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Curitiba is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 338 kilometres north-east of Curitiba, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Guarulhos is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Curitiba. No journey is complete without visiting Parque Bom Clima, Morrinho do GRU Airport and Bosquinho.