Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London is eight hours behind Perth and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your PER to LGW flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Perth Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PER and LGW:
Changi International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
R 6,433 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from R 14,865. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from PER 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, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Perth Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PER to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of all flights departing from Perth Airport, 73.04% land on time at their destination.
Perth Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Perth. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PER. Whether you're taking an early flight from Perth Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're landing on a late Perth Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, head to London in January.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PER to LGW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.