Flying from Paris to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know
Paris has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Paris to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
The average duration of a direct Paris to London Gatwick Airport flight is 1 hour 10 minutes.
London is one hour behind Paris. London Gatwick Airport is located in London, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), with 26 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from CDG to LGW is the 7am easyJet service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 11pm with easyJet.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Paris to LGW.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depart from this terminal.
EasyJet is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Paris to London Gatwick Airport jetting out of CDG.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with easyJet from CDG to LGW.
Among carriers on this route, easyJet is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Located around 26 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Planning to leave from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from Paris to LGW with Vueling. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of ORY.
Vuelings is the top choice for travellers flying from ORY to LGW.
If you're looking for the most punctual carrier, go with Vuelings. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 89.51% for flights between Paris Orly Airport and London Gatwick Airport.
You can get to ORY from the centre of Paris in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to LGW flight:
Paris Orly Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Searching for a plane ticket from Paris to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with a stop or two can offer you a bigger choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When jetting off from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here's where you can detour to on the way to LGW:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
BVA is roughly 88 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to London Gatwick Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to London Gatwick Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Paris to London Gatwick Airport flight.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
Central London is around 40 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
At the moment, $68 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $129. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Paris to LGW. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Paris to London Gatwick Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to London. July is when most people book flights from Paris to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Paris to LGW plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to London Gatwick Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
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Your trip to London isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres northwest of London, a trip to Manchester will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 193 kilometres northwest of London, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.