Flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BWI and LGW are:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Orlando International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date details, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BWI to LGW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Gatwick Airport is C$247. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$588. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from BWI to LGW if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flight tickets from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Gatwick Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from BWI to LGW. You don't need to search every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.
Take advantage of filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 48 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BWI? If you've booked an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're on a late flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Gatwick Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from the center of London. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to London in February.
When reserving your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from BWI to LGW sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by finding an amazing stay. Once you've booked your flight from BWI to LGW, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned London itinerary.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Stansted Airport (STN) are alternative ways to fly to or from London. Be sure to browse the flight schedules and fares. These international airports may be a cheaper or more convenient choice depending on your travel plans.
Complete your London trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to London Gatwick Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in London.