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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport takes 00m, covering 4,730 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport range from $695 to $940, with an average of $825 over the past 12 months. Anything below $695 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $825 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $678 round-trip via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared to $856 for nonstop.

British Airways is the only airline operating Vancouver Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $66–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-1000 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $712 to $5,780. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $340, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $39 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Ottawa (YOW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $807 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $850, a difference of $43.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 51m, compared with 14h 28m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 24m via Zurich (ZRH).

London Gatwick Airport is 7 hours ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (British Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Many airports have premium lounges for higher ticket classes. But at Vancouver Airport, the Plaza Premium Lounge provides first-class facilities for all. Comfortable furnishings, healthy dining, and beverages services are accessible at a rate of C$ 40 for 2h, C$ 50 for 3h, and C$ 70 for 6h. You can book your stay ahead of time, or upon entry. The International Terminal Lounge is open on Saturday and Wednesday from 9:30am-1:30pm, while the Domestic Lounge is open from 7am-7:30pm daily.

Vancouver International Airport has an array of dining options. That includes various international options like Italian, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine. Fast food outlets are also available in the airport.

If you will be spending some time in Gatwick, then there are few hotels that you can book. That includes Bloc Hotel, Hampton by Hilton in the North Terminal, and YOTELAIR in the Southern Terminal.

There are a multitude of places to shop at the International Terminal. If you like to read, you’ll be pleased to see no less than ten newsstands and bookstores available. There are also various duty-free shops that you can shop from. You can also browse through the online shops, select your items, and then collect and pay before your flight.