Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kristiansand Airport (KRS): what you need to know
Kristiansand's timezone is UTC+1, making Kristiansand one hour ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LGW to KRS flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Kristiansand Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and KRS:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Kristiansand Airport flight is £78. A round-trip ticket is currently £128. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to KRS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kristiansand Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to KRS.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kristiansand Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 50 miles from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kristiansand Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Consider booking a hotel close to KRS if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Kristiansand Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kristiansand Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Sixt and explore beyond Kristiansand's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Kristiansand Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kristiansand Airport (KRS) to central Kristiansand
Kristiansand Airport is roughly 8 miles from central Kristiansand. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kristiansand Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Kristiansand. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kristiansand Airport for July if you'd like to go to Kristiansand during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to KRS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Norway
You've done Kristiansand, now it's time to explore other parts of Norway. Travel about 160 miles north-east to Oslo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Viking Ship Museum to The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Akershus Fortress, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 180 miles north-west of Kristiansand, Bergen is another favourite stop in Norway. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Bryggen, Troldhaugen and Fish Market.