Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Victoria: what you need to know
Victoria is eight hours behind London, where London Gatwick Airport is located. Victoria follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your LGW to Victoria flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from LGW to Victoria with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central London to LGW takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 25 miles in 1 hour 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Victoria
£227 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Victoria flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £424. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from LGW to Victoria. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London Gatwick Airport to Victoria ticket.
Locking in a cheap flight from LGW to Victoria couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a new discount appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to the centre of Victoria takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 17 miles away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYJ:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from LGW to Victoria can help you get the best possible rate.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Central Victoria is located around 1 mile from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). After your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 10 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near YWH. Settle in and get cosy after your LGW to Victoria flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Victoria
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel prices are typically higher and top attractions can get crowded. Visit Victoria in the off-season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your London Gatwick Airport to Victoria plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LGW to Victoria around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Craigdarroch Castle, Royal BC Museum and Inner Harbour are must-visits when exploring Victoria.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. About 65 miles north-east of Victoria, a trip to Abbotsford will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Discovery Trail Dog Park, Ag-Rec Centre and Maclure park.
Coquitlam is another standout destination in Canada and is around 65 miles north-east of Victoria. No journey is complete without a visit to Laurentian Park, Maquabeak Park and Crane Park.