Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, making Lima five hours behind London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LGW to LIM flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LGW and LIM:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Punta Cana International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight is £268. A return plane ticket is currently £527. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to LIM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from LGW to LIM is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 50 miles from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LIM:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Jorge Chavez International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport is approximately 6 miles from the centre of Lima. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Lima. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Lima, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to LIM in August. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be explored after you've seen Lima. Around 7 miles away to the west, popular attractions include Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park, Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima.
If you want to check out another side of Peru, consider Trujillo, about 300 miles north-west of Lima. Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo are among its highlights.