Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Frankfurt.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your FRA to LGW flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into London (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Lufthansa has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the top stopovers between FRA and LGW:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, Rs26,084 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs50,276. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to LGW by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from FRA to LGW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights that leave from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near FRA:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're getting in on a late Frankfurt Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near LGW:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Frankfurt Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to LGW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.