Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Oulu Airport (OUL): what you need to know
Oulu's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Oulu two hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LGW to OUL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Oulu Airport. Many passengers pass through Franz Josef Strauss Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Oulu Airport (OUL)
£119 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Oulu Airport flight. A return flight starts from £204. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to OUL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Oulu Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to OUL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Oulu Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport touch down at 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 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Oulu Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Oulu Airport (OUL)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Oulu Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OUL:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Oulu Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Sixt or Hertz to explore Oulu and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Oulu Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Oulu Airport (OUL) to central Oulu
Oulu Airport is approximately 10 miles from the centre of Oulu. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Oulu Airport (OUL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Oulu Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Oulu. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Oulu is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Oulu Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to OUL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Oulu, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Travel about 250 miles south to Tampere to check off its leading attractions. From Tampere Cathedral to Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Lahti is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 280 miles south of Oulu. No journey is complete without dropping by War veterans' statue for women, Kariniemi Arboretum and Osmo Vänskä Plate.