Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Garons Airport (FNI): what you need to know
The timezone in Nimes is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your LGW to FNI flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Garons Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGW and FNI include:
Menara Airport
Porto Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Garons Airport (FNI)
R 898 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Garons Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,811. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to FNI if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Garons Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to FNI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Garons Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Garons Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Garons Airport (FNI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Garons Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FNI instead:
Pick up a Garons Airport rental car and explore Nimes and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Dollar and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Garons Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Garons Airport (FNI) to central Nimes
Garons Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Nimes. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Garons Airport (FNI)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Garons Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Nimes based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Garons Airport for July if you'd like to visit Nimes during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to FNI in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've done Nimes, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel around 105 kilometres south-east to Marseille to tick off its must-visit sights. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Lyon is another well-known destination in France and is around 225 kilometres north of Nimes. No trip is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.