Travelling from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Medellin.
Leave plenty of time to make your MDE to LGW 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, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MDE and LGW include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is R 5,358. A round-trip ticket right now is R 11,704. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MDE to LGW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MDE to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
When it comes to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport's on-time performance, 69.76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Medellin to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Need a convenient hotel near MDE? If you're boarding an early flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit London in January.
Lock in your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MDE to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.