Flying from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London one hour behind Stuttgart.
Every week, there are three Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your STR to LGW flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to London (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Eurowings. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between STR and LGW include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
R 956 is the best price for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,528. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from STR to LGW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from STR to LGW.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
78% of flights taking off from Stuttgart Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Stuttgart Airport from central Stuttgart, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near STR. Whether you have an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Reserve a hotel close to LGW if you're catching a late Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead of 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 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To escape the crowds, visit London in March.
Lock in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STR to LGW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Manchester will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
