Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA): what you need to know
Ajaccio's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Ajaccio one hour ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LGW to AJA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and AJA:
Paris Orly Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport flight is $147. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $266. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to AJA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)
Reserve a hotel close to AJA if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or ADA and explore beyond Ajaccio's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to central Ajaccio
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to the centre of Ajaccio has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Ajaccio. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Ajaccio is August, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to AJA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Ajaccio is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-west of Ajaccio, a visit to Marseille will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Ajaccio, Nice is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum.