Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gibraltar Airport (GIB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gibraltar Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
You can choose from 12 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Gibraltar Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 14:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LHR to GIB flight.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is British Airways.
With 70.71% of its services arriving as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to GIB flights.
If you want to check out another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Gibraltar Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Manchester Airport is a well-known stop between LHR and GIB.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gibraltar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Gibraltar Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near GIB:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Gibraltar Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Budget or Avis to explore Gibraltar and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Gibraltar Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gibraltar Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Gibraltar based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gibraltar Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Gibraltar, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to GIB sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.




