Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport is 9 hours 55 minutes.
Kingston is five hours behind London and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flights. The 13:20 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 14:15.
To ensure you get on your LGW to KIN flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
British Airways has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Kingston — and maybe even more of Jamaica if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is British Airways.
Among carriers operating LGW to KIN flights, British Airways has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Pearson International Airport is a well-known stop between LGW and KIN.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Right now, ج.م. 17,891 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 39,465. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to KIN, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International 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 get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KIN instead:
Grab a Norman Manley International Airport rental car and explore Kingston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Island Car Rentals, Alamo and Final Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Norman Manley International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to central Kingston
From Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Kingston based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kingston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to KIN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Jamaica waiting to be explored. About 16 kilometres west of Kingston, a visit to Spanish Town will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Angels Plaza, Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Jamaica, head for Portmore, about 8 kilometres south-west of Kingston. Keimo Point, Wajo Plaza and Hiking Trail are the start of reasons to visit.
