Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of St Louis.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your STL to LGW flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between STL and LGW:
Pearson International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
R 4,731 is the lowest price for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start at R 11,038. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from STL to LGW if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from STL to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Of the flights that depart from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 78.04% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport from central St Louis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near STL:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STL to LGW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered 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.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
