Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are six London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, opt for the 07:00 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:40 with easyJet.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LGW to LIN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Milan (and perhaps some other great parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport offered by this popular airline.
EasyJet is the top choice for travelers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and LIN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Currently, $41 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $72. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to LIN.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LGW to LIN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 50 miles from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near LIN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Milano Linate Airport rental car. Book your wheels from RentSmart24, Drivalia or Noleggiare and see more of Milan and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Milano Linate Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) to central Milan
Milano Linate Airport is roughly 7 miles from central Milan. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Milan in January.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 61ºF and 95ºF. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Linate Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to LIN in January. Average temperatures are between 30ºF and 48ºF then.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Milan, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Journey around 300 miles south-east to Rome to check off its leading sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Turin is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 80 miles west of Milan. No journey is complete without visiting Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.
