Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Prague is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 18 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights. The 06:05 departure with Wizz Air UK is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 18:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your LGW to PRG flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Prague (and then exploring more of Czechia!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and PRG:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight is R 549. A return fare is currently R 991. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to PRG by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LGW to PRG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Book a hotel near PRG if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car and explore Prague and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rent Plus, Panek and Carwiz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to the centre of Prague has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. For a quieter experience, go to Prague in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague for July if you'd like to explore Prague during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to PRG sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Czechia
You've done Prague, now it's time to discover other parts of Czechia. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to Brno to check off its top attractions. From Brno astronomical clock to Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 274 kilometres east of Prague, Ostrava is another essential stop in Czechia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.