Flying from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London is one hour behind Dortmund and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Your DTM to LGW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dortmund Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DTM and LGW:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Split Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, £60 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dortmund Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £123. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DTM to LGW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Dortmund Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DTM to LGW.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dortmund Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Of all flights departing from Dortmund Airport, 67.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Dortmund to Dortmund Airport is around 8 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DTM? If you're catching an early flight from Dortmund Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're arriving on a late Dortmund Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 50 miles from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Dortmund Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Dortmund Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTM to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Journey around 100 miles north-west to Birmingham to tick off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 110 miles west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.