Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to LGW start at 06:45 — the earliest with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 22:15 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from 83 weekly Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BCN to LGW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to London (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Vueling. This popular carrier has direct flights from Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Vueling is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to LGW flights. A dependable 84.24% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and LGW:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$37 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from $77. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from BCN to LGW, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BCN to LGW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BCN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LGW if you're taking a late Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To escape the crowds, go to London in March.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BCN to LGW around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to check off its leading sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among the biggest draws.






