Flying from Porto Santo Airport (PXO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Porto Santo and London follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PXO to LGW flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Porto Santo Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Porto Airport is a popular stopover on the PXO to LGW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Santo Airport (PXO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
R 2,766 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Porto Santo Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,710. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from PXO to LGW, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Porto Santo Airport to London Gatwick Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Porto Santo Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
Porto Santo Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 89.6% of flights that depart PXO reach their destination without delay.
Central Porto Santo to Porto Santo Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a convenient hotel near PXO? If you're catching an early flight from Porto Santo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Porto Santo Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Porto Santo Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to London in January.
Before locking in your flight from Porto Santo Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PXO to LGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
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