Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Livingstone Airport (LVI): what you need to know
Livingstone is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your LGW to LVI flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Livingstone Airport. Many travellers pass through Cape Town International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
Currently, R 10,445 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Livingstone Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,089. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to LVI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Livingstone Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to LVI.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Livingstone Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Livingstone Airport (LVI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Livingstone Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LVI instead:
Grab a Livingstone Airport rental car and explore parts of Livingstone that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Europcar.
Reserve your vehicle from Livingstone Airport several weeks in advance to secure the best deal. If you're going away during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Livingstone Airport (LVI) to central Livingstone
From Livingstone Airport, Livingstone is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Livingstone Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Livingstone based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Livingstone Airport for October if you want to go to Livingstone during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to LVI in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Zambia
Lusaka is just one of the many places in Zambia waiting to be explored once you've seen Livingstone. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Freedom Statue, Chilenje House and Mwamfushi Safari Lodge - Booking Office.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Livingstone, Kabwe is another essential stop in Zambia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Paradise Park - Kabwe, Makululu mosque and The Big Tree National Monument.