Flying from London to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN), you'll have a good range of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Gan/Seenu Airport is located in Gan Island. The city follows the UTC+5 timezone and is five hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to GAN, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Gan/Seenu Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to GAN flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Gan/Seenu Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights departing from STN make it to their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Gan/Seenu Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GAN instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
R 8,223 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Gan/Seenu Airport. A return flight starts at R 14,096. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to GAN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from London to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
January is when most people book flights from London to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN). Visit Gan Island in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a London to GAN plane ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Gan Island to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Gan/Seenu Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Gan Island
Start your Gan Island trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Gan/Seenu Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Gan and Feydhoo Rashikeda Athiri are just two of the top attractions to add to your Gan Island to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Feydhoo.
Explore more of the Maldives
While Gan Island will give you a great introduction to the Maldives, more adventures await you in Hithadhoo. Located about 274 kilometres to the north, this fascinating place has plenty to keep you busy, like Valhaathere/ salt water lake , protected area and GTF hut.
Your trip through the Maldives isn't complete without visiting Faresmaathodaa. Mount Ayada is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 113 kilometres north of Gan Island.
