Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Dublin and London are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Each week, there are 236 Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 05:55 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:10 with Ryanair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to LGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering DUB to LGW flights, with 79.43% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DUB and LGW include:
Glasgow International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is ر.ق. 62. A round-trip fare is currently ر.ق. 124. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUB to LGW.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DUB to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to Dublin Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DUB:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you have a late Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near LGW:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to LGW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
