Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London one hour behind Stuttgart.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your STR to LGW flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between STR and LGW include:
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, R 915 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,908. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from STR to LGW, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from STR to LGW.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stuttgart Airport, 77.15% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to STR? If you're catching an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Book a hotel close to LGW if you're taking a late Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STR to LGW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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, its best attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another corner of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among the biggest draws.