Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Porto Santo Airport (PXO): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to PXO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Santo Airport. Many passengers pass through Lisbon Portela Airport when flying between LGW and PXO.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
R 1,694 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Porto Santo Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,147. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to PXO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Santo Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to PXO.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Santo Airport.
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 stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Santo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
Reserve a hotel near PXO if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Porto Santo Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Set your own pace with a Porto Santo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rodavante to explore parts of Porto Santo that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Porto Santo Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Porto Santo Airport (PXO) to central Porto Santo
Porto Santo Airport to the centre of Porto Santo has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When to fly to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Santo Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Porto Santo in March.
The warmest month in Porto Santo is September, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Santo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
March sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to PXO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto Santo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometres south-west of Porto Santo, a visit to Câmara de Lobos will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.
São Martinho is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 72 kilometres south-west of Porto Santo. No journey is complete without a visit to Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.
