Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
London and Dublin follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from LGW to DUB start at 08:25 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last departure is at 22:30 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 60 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport flights.
Your LGW to DUB 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.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Dublin — and maybe even more of Ireland if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With 73.48% of its services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to DUB flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LGW and DUB:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport flight is R 315. A round-trip fare is currently R 631. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to DUB by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to DUB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LGW arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near DUB:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Dublin's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Dublin Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport to central Dublin has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dublin in March.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to DUB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.