Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Verona: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Verona.
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Verona is one hour ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN). You can choose from 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from LGW to VRN is the 05:40 easyJet option. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 18:00 with easyJet.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your LGW to Verona flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct London Gatwick Airport to Verona ticket. Begin your trip at LGW and touch down at Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN).
Check out the promotions from British Airways. This airline operates direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Verona.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from LGW to Verona. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central London to LGW takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 1 hour 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Verona, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Verona
C$61 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Verona flight. A return flight ticket starts at C$114. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from LGW to Verona, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Scoring cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Verona is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest fares across every month and land a sweet deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to Verona by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Verona.
Airports in Verona
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
The distance from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to central Verona is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Verona, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near VRN:
Go where the road takes you with a Verona Villafranca Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from RentSmart24, Target or Viaggiare and see more of Verona and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Verona Villafranca Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from LGW to Verona.
Best time to go to Verona
Visit Verona during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Verona in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before locking in your London Gatwick Airport to Verona flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Verona, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LGW to Verona around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Verona
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Verona right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Verona:
Ponte Scaligero and Verona Arena are a couple of top attractions to add to your Verona itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ponte Pietra.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Verona. Around 418 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum.
If you want to check out another major stop in Italy, head for Milan, about 145 kilometres west of Verona. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are among the biggest draws.