Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Piarco International Airport (POS): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport.
Port Of Spain's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Port Of Spain four hours behind London.
Each week, there are four London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, pick the 09:30 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 13:00 with British Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your LGW to POS flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Port Of Spain (and then seeing more of Trinidad and Tobago!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport.
British Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LGW to POS flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and POS include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
V.C. Bird International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Piarco International Airport (POS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport flight is R 7,723. A round-trip ticket right now is R 11,153. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from LGW to POS, book your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to POS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
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 you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Piarco International Airport (POS)
Consider booking a hotel near POS if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Piarco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Ace Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Port Of Spain and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Piarco International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Piarco International Airport (POS) to central Port Of Spain
From Piarco International Airport, Port Of Spain is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Piarco International Airport (POS)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Port Of Spain in February.
The warmest month in Port Of Spain is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to POS in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
You've visited Port Of Spain, now it's time to explore other corners of Trinidad and Tobago. Travel around 19 kilometres south-east to Chaguanas to tick off its popular sights. From Redemption Worship Centre to Badra Kali Shakti Temple and Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
San Fernando is another well-known destination in Trinidad and Tobago and is around 40 kilometres south of Port Of Spain. No journey is complete without visiting Susamachar Presbyterian Church, St Paul’s Church and Cluny Eucharistic Centre.
