Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport.
Salzburg's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Salzburg one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of 14 weekly London Gatwick Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 18:05.
Leave plenty of time to make your LGW to SZG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
British Airways has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Salzburg — and maybe even more of Austria if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is British Airways.
Among carriers operating LGW to SZG flights, British Airways is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LGW and SZG:
Frankfurt Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport flight is R 943. A round-trip ticket is currently R 1,872. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to SZG, reserve your trip ten months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SZG:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dryyve, Mega Drive or Europcar and explore beyond Salzburg's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to central Salzburg
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to the centre of Salzburg has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
March is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Salzburg in November.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Salzburg, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to SZG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
You've seen Salzburg, now it's time to discover other corners of Austria. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Vienna to check off its top attractions. From Schonbrunn Palace to St. Stephen's Cathedral and Vienna State Opera, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Salzburg, Graz is another favourite stop in Austria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.