Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Valencia Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
London is one hour behind Valencia and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from 31 weekly Valencia Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your VLC to LGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Valencia Airport to London Gatwick Airport. When you're ready to kick off your London adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of the United Kingdom:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet is a leader in on-time performance for VLC to LGW flights, with 83.74% of services landing as scheduled.
Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
81% of flights departing from Valencia Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of VLC.
To reach Valencia Airport from central Valencia, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Valencia Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near VLC:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel near LGW if you're taking a late Valencia Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and find adventure across London and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Valencia Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Valencia 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).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VLC to LGW in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among its highlights.