Traveling from Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bastia Poretta Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours 16 minutes. London's timezone is UTC+0, making London 1 hour behind Bastia - Corsica.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Traveling to London (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is simple with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Bastia Poretta Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Bastia Poretta Airport to London Gatwick Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the top stopovers between BIA and LGW:
Geneve Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BIA to LGW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bastia Poretta Airport to London Gatwick Airport is C$104. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$167. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from BIA to LGW.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Bastia Poretta Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
Bastia Poretta Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Bastia - Corsica. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BIA? If you're catching an early flight from Bastia Poretta Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LGW if you're catching a late flight from Bastia Poretta Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bastia Poretta Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to London in February.
Before locking in your flight from Bastia Poretta Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from BIA to LGW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
As soon as you've booked your flights from BIA to LGW, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in London. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just two of the major attractions to add to your London travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
Look into your options for jetting into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Stansted Airport (STN). They're other popular international airports serving London.
Complete your London trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to London Gatwick Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your London trip.