Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
The timezone in Adelaide is UTC+10:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LGW to ADL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Adelaide Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and ADL include:
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Adelaide Airport flight is RM2,300. A round-trip fare is currently RM4,378. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to ADL if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Adelaide Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to ADL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Adelaide Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights meet their scheduled arrival 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.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Adelaide Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ADL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Adelaide Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire or East Coast and explore beyond Adelaide's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Adelaide Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport to the centre of Adelaide has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
January is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Adelaide Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Adelaide in April.
The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Adelaide Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to ADL in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Adelaide has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. About 338 kilometres east of Adelaide, a visit to Mildura will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Mildura Riverfront, Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Australia, head for Mount Gambier, about 370 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake are key reasons to visit.