Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Changle International Airport (FOC): what you need to know
The timezone in Fuzhou is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to make your LGW to FOC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Changle International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and FOC include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Changle International Airport (FOC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Changle International Airport flight is R 7,400. A return plane ticket is currently R 11,207. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to FOC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Changle International Airport.
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Pick your preferred 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 Changle International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Changle International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Changle International Airport (FOC)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Changle International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near FOC:
Pick up a Changle International Airport rental car and discover corners of Fuzhou that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Changle International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Changle International Airport (FOC) to central Fuzhou
You'll find FOC at Changye Rd.
Changle International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Fuzhou. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Changle International Airport (FOC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Changle International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Fuzhou. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Fuzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Changle International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to FOC around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shantou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Fuzhou. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Shantou Zhongshan Park, Queshi Scenic Area and Shantou Museum.
Puyang is another well-known destination in China and is around 386 kilometres north of Fuzhou. No trip is complete without visiting 浦江孝感泉, 昭灵宫 and 元宝山探险乐园.