Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Prague Airport (PRG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Prague is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are 12 London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, jump on the 06:00 Wizz Air UK flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 18:25 with easyJet.
Your LGW to PRG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
EasyJet has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Prague — and maybe even more of Czechia if time allows.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 72.59% of services arriving as planned, easyJet is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to PRG flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGW and PRG include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Prague Airport (PRG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport flight is $48. A return fare right now is $105. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to PRG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to PRG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LGW arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Prague Airport (PRG)
Consider booking a hotel close to PRG if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Prague Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and explore beyond Prague's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Prague Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Prague Airport (PRG) to central Prague
Prague Airport to central Prague has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Prague Airport (PRG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Prague. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Prague Airport for August if you'd like to go to Prague during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to PRG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Czechia
You've done Prague, now it's time to explore other corners of Czechia. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to Brno to tick off its top sights. From Tugendhat Villa to Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus) and Špilberk Castle, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ostrava is another essential stop in Czechia and is around 274 kilometres east of Prague. No journey is complete without experiencing Landek, Landek Park and Dolní Vítkovice.

