Question 1

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport was $450 for a one-way ticket and $1,023 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Do I need a passport to fly between Sydney and London?

Accepted Answer

Yes <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Question 6

What are the routes offered by airlines between Sydney Kingsford Smith and London Gatwick?

Accepted Answer

Flying from Sydney Airport to London Gatwick often requires multiple stops along the journey. Emirates and Aer Lingus combine to offer flights with stopovers in Dubai and Dublin along the way, while flights with Etihad Airways often have layovers in Abu Dhabi and Dublin before heading to Gatwick. If your flight is through a combination of Qatar Airways and Vueling, you’re likely to have stopovers in Doha and Barcelona before landing in London.

Question 7

What are the transport options from London Gatwick to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

Once arriving at London Gatwick Airport, you’ll have a couple of options for getting to the city centre. A taxi will cost around £63 (A$ 114) and will take close to 1h. An Express train will take around 30min and cost roughly £19.90 (A$ 36). The Express bus will typically cost £8 (A$ 14.50) and take close to 90min.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,062 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,238 and $1,585 respectively.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,062 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,238 and $1,585 respectively.

Question 10

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to London. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and LGW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Sydney-Kingsford-Smith-SYD/London-Gatwick-LGW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,020.

Question 15

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (PVG) is the top choice – 22% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Sydney to London picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 16

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Singapore (SIN) often has the shortest layovers from Sydney to London, with an average of 1h 31m.

Question 17

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Sydney to London?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Singapore (SIN) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 23h 33m.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Question 19

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to London?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,062 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,238 and $1,585 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Sydney to London?

Shanghai (PVG) is the top choice – 22% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Sydney to London picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Sydney to London?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,020.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Sydney to London?

Consider flying via Singapore (SIN) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 23h 33m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Sydney to London?

If you prefer a quick connection, Singapore (SIN) often has the shortest layovers from Sydney to London, with an average of 1h 31m.

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What are the routes offered by airlines between Sydney Kingsford Smith and London Gatwick?

What are the transport options from London Gatwick to the city centre?

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to London Gatwick Airport was $450 for a one-way ticket and $1,023 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Sydney and London?

Yes

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to London?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to London?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to London.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to London?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to London?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and LGW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to London?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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