Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
The timezone in Perth is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGW to PER flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Perth Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and PER:
Dubai Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Perth Airport (PER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Perth Airport flight is R 7,592. A round-trip ticket is currently R 14,246. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to PER, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Perth Airport.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LGW arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Perth Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Perth Airport (PER)
Consider booking a hotel near PER if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Perth Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Perth Airport rental car and discover Perth and beyond with your own set of wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals and No birds are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Perth Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
Perth Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Perth. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Perth Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Perth in March.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Perth Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Perth, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to PER in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Rockingham is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Perth. Around 40 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Penguin Island, Rockingham Wild Encounters and Penguin Island Sand Bar.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Australia, head for Mandurah, roughly 64 kilometres south of Perth. Silver Sands Beach, Yalgorup National Park and Town Beach are among the biggest draws.