Flying from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Lima.
Your LIM to LGW flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LIM and LGW:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Cancun International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is Rs118,722. A return plane ticket right now is Rs290,010. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from LIM to LGW, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to London Gatwick Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LIM to LGW.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chavez International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LIM land at their destination as scheduled 81.53% of the time.
Central Lima to Jorge Chavez International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LIM:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel near LGW if you have a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before travelling.
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 drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LIM to LGW sometime then if you want to travel 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'll want to see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.