Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Innsbruck Airport (INN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Innsbruck Airport.
Innsbruck's timezone is UTC+1, making Innsbruck one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to INN start from 06:00 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest departure is at 16:20 with British Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 19 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Innsbruck Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LGW to INN flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Innsbruck (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Austria!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Innsbruck Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating LGW to INN flights, British Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Innsbruck Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and INN:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)
R 920 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Innsbruck Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,787. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from LGW to INN, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Innsbruck Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to INN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Innsbruck Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Innsbruck Airport (INN)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Innsbruck Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near INN:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Innsbruck Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Mega Drive, Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Innsbruck and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Innsbruck Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to central Innsbruck
Innsbruck Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Innsbruck. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Innsbruck Airport (INN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Innsbruck Airport is October, while February is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Innsbruck based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Innsbruck Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Innsbruck, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to INN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
Innsbruck has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Austria just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres east of Innsbruck, a visit to Vienna will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Schonbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Vienna State Opera.
Graz is another sought-after destination in Austria and is around 306 kilometres east of Innsbruck. No trip is complete without seeing Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.