Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
Leave enough time to catch your PIK to LGW flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PIK and LGW include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$119 is currently the best price for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts from $999. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from PIK to LGW, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to London Gatwick Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PIK to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, data shows 76.7% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PIK:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Reserve a hotel near LGW if you have a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 see more of London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to London in January.
When reserving your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PIK to LGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
