Travelling from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Approximately 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport.
London is 1 hour behind Frankfurt. London Gatwick Airport is located in London, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), with 1 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FRA to LGW is the 09:45 Lufthansa service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 16:25 with Lufthansa.
To ensure you catch your flight from Frankfurt to LGW, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can be booked from this terminal.
If you want to leave from FRA, you can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport with Lufthansa.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Frankfurt to LGW. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
From central Frankfurt, FRA is around 14 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Browse the fares leaving from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
From HHN, direct flights from Frankfurt to LGW are available with Lufthansa.
Break up your flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and LGW are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour and 32 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to LGW, unwind in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LGW:
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$114 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport. Return flights start from $185. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Lock in flight tickets from Frankfurt to LGW by booking 8 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to travel to London. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for London. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Frankfurt to LGW sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are must-visits when exploring London.
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