Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Almeria Airport (LEI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Almeria is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Choose from three weekly London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport flights. The 05:25 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 17:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LGW to LEI flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Almeria (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport offered by this carrier.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LGW and LEI include:
Bilbao Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Almeria Airport (LEI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport flight is Rs11,604. A return plane ticket is currently Rs29,171. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to LEI, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to LEI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Almeria Airport (LEI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LEI instead:
Travel at your own speed with an Almeria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Almeria and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Almeria Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Almeria Airport (LEI) to central Almeria
Almeria Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Almeria. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Almeria Airport (LEI)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Almeria in January.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Almeria Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almeria, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to LEI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Almeria, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Ceuta to tick off its leading sights. From Playa de Calamocarro to Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Melilla is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres south of Almeria. No journey is complete without experiencing Melilla la Vieja, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Hernandez Park.