Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Dublin's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Choose from 157 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
To ensure you catch your LGW to DUB flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Dublin — and maybe even more of Ireland if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is British Airways.
Among carriers operating LGW to DUB flights, Ryanair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and DUB:
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport flight is R 374. A return fare right now is R 692. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to DUB, reserve your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dublin and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Dublin Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Dublin. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you want to visit Dublin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to DUB around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Ireland waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south-west of Dublin, a visit to Cork will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
Around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin, Tallaght is another essential stop in Ireland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.