Flying from London to North Front Airport (GIB): What you need to know
The average length of a direct London to North Front Airport flight is 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Gibraltar is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. North Front Airport is located in Gibraltar.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to North Front Airport (GIB), with 13 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from LHR to GIB is the 6:15am British Airways service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 2:10pm with British Airways.
Your flight from London to GIB won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During high season, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to North Front Airport (GIB) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from London to North Front Airport jetting out of LHR.
British Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from LHR to GIB.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 76.04% of its services reaching their destination on time.
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.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to North Front Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to North Front Airport (GIB) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
easyJet offers direct flights from London to GIB leaving from LGW. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
On the LGW to GIB route, easyJet is the go-to airline for most travellers.
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to GIB flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to North Front Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from STN arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About North Front Airport (GIB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to North Front Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near GIB instead:
Pick up a North Front Airport rental car and explore Gibraltar and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Budget and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to North Front Airport flight.
Getting from North Front Airport (GIB) to central Gibraltar
North Front Airport is around 2 kilometres from central Gibraltar. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to North Front Airport (GIB)
Currently, R 478 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to North Front Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 842. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from London to GIB by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap London to North Front Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from London to North Front Airport (GIB)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to North Front Airport (GIB). Visit Gibraltar in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Gibraltar is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your London to GIB plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from London to North Front Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Gibraltar
After booking your flight from London to North Front Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Gibraltar:
Your Gibraltar visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include The Rock of Gibraltar, Skywalk Gibraltar and Gibraltar Nature Reserve.