Flying from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London one hour behind Biarritz.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BIQ to LGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
EasyJet has direct flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is easyJet.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BIQ and LGW include:
Geneve Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, $58 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $140. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BIQ to LGW.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BIQ to LGW is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, data shows 75.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Biarritz. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BIQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Gatwick Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel close to LGW if you have a late Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, head to London in January.
When reserving your flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BIQ to LGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.