Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport.
Valencia is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 19 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LGW to VLC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Valencia (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to VLC flights, with 76.79% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and VLC:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Valencia Airport (VLC)
P1,945 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport flight. Return flights start from P3,559. These prices can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to VLC by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from LGW to VLC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near VLC instead:
Pick up a Valencia Airport rental car and discover Valencia and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Click and Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Valencia Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Valencia Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Valencia. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Valencia. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Valencia, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to VLC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Valencia. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 483 kilometres west of Valencia. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are among its highlights.