Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Granada Airport (GRX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Granada Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Granada is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LGW to GRX flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Granada (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with Vueling. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Granada Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Vueling.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Granada Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and GRX include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Granada Airport (GRX)
At the moment, RM185 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Granada Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM393. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to GRX, reserve your journey seven months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Granada Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to GRX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Granada Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Granada Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Granada Airport (GRX)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Granada Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near GRX:
Go where the road takes you with a Granada Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Granada and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Granada Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Granada Airport (GRX) to central Granada
Granada Airport to central Granada has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Granada Airport (GRX)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Granada Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Granada based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Granada Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Granada, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to GRX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Granada has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres north of Granada, a visit to Salamanca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Ceuta is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 209 kilometres south-west of Granada. No trip is complete without a visit to Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante.