Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 11 hours ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LGW to SYD flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and SYD:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, Rs122,719 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs204,350. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to SYD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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Booking your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Sydney in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to visit Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to SYD in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Sydney, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its must-visit sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are key highlights.