Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR): what you need to know
Monastir's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Monastir one hour ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to MIR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and MIR include:
Marseille Provence Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)
$217 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $387. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to MIR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from LGW to MIR is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport.
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 meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MIR:
Pick up a Habib Bourguiba International Airport rental car and explore Monastir and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Camel Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Habib Bourguiba International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) to central Monastir
From Habib Bourguiba International Airport, Monastir is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Monastir. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Monastir during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to MIR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tunisia
You've visited Monastir, now it's time to discover other parts of Tunisia. Journey around 16 kilometres north-west to Sousse to check off its top attractions. From Samara Beach to Blaset chaab and Rond Point Cléopâtre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kairouan is another favourite destination in Tunisia and is around 64 kilometres west of Monastir. No trip is complete without experiencing DAR EL MRABET Maison Musée, Parc Siouri (détente promenade loisir) and Conservatoire.