Flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Gatwick Airport Airport (LGW)

Q: How long does the flight from Cardiff to London to take?

The flight from Cardiff to London takes39 Minutes.

Travelling from Cardiff to London Gatwick is not a very popular route. There is however one airliner offer flights which is British Airways. The flight time is approximately 39 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

If you are renting a car at London Gatwick Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to London Gatwick Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Ensure your arrival at London Gatwick Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:

Find hotels close to London Gatwick Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Cardiff to London Gatwick, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
British Airways	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	18:59	18:59	VIEW FLIGHTS

British Airways offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 18:59 and 18:59.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from British Airways at britishairways.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Friday

18:59

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA9173

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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to London Gatwick. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Birmingham to Gatwick	0		32 Minutes
Derby East Midlands to Gatwick	0		36 Minutes
Manchester to Gatwick	0		51 Minutes

Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.

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Flight Price FAQ - Cardiff (CWL) to London (LGW)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Cardiff CWL to London LGW?

The cheapest flight one way from Cardiff CWL to London LGW is £49.57 ($62 €59.66)

£49.57

$62 | €59.66

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What is the cheapest return flight from Cardiff CWL to London LGW?

The cheapest return flight from Cardiff CWL to London LGW is £83.16 ($104 €100.07)

£83.16

$104 | €100.07

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