Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stornoway Airport (SYY): what you need to know
Leave enough time to make your LGW to SYY flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Stornoway Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and SYY:
Inverness Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stornoway Airport (SYY)
R 4,212 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Stornoway Airport flight. Return flights start from R 7,889. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to SYY, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Stornoway Airport.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
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 get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Stornoway Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Stornoway Airport (SYY)
Consider staying in a hotel near SYY if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Stornoway Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to central Stornoway
Stornoway Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Stornoway. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY)
September is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Stornoway Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Stornoway in January.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Stornoway Airport for July if you want to visit Stornoway during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to SYY in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Stornoway has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south-east of Stornoway, a visit to Glasgow will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
Edinburgh is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 322 kilometres south-east of Stornoway. No trip is complete without experiencing Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.
