Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dakhla Airport (VIL): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your LGW to VIL flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Dakhla Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and VIL:
Paris Orly Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Agadir Al Massira Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dakhla Airport (VIL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Dakhla Airport flight is R 1,912. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 4,222. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to VIL if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dakhla Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to VIL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dakhla Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dakhla Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Dakhla Airport (VIL)
Pick up a Dakhla Airport rental car and explore Dakhla and beyond with your own set of wheels. CMB Cars, Dakhla Best Car and FoxCar are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dakhla Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Dakhla Airport (VIL) to central Dakhla
Dakhla Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Dakhla. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dakhla Airport (VIL)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dakhla Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Dakhla in April.
The warmest month in Dakhla is September, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dakhla Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to VIL in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.