Flying from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Strasbourg Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
London is one hour behind Strasbourg and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from SXB to LGW start from 10:05 — the earliest with Volotea. The last service of the day is at 11:25 with Volotea. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Strasbourg Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SXB to LGW flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like October? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Volotea is your gateway to exploring London (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Strasbourg Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Volotea on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Strasbourg Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SXB and LGW:
Marseille Provence Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$63 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Strasbourg Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts at $148. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SXB to LGW.
The cheapest month for flights from Strasbourg Airport to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
67.13% of flights departing from Strasbourg Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Strasbourg to Strasbourg Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Strasbourg Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SXB:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you have a late Strasbourg Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LGW:
Travel at your own speed with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Strasbourg Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, go to London in January.
Book your flight from Strasbourg Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SXB to LGW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another corner of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.