Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Victoria: what you need to know
Victoria is 7 hours behind London, where London Gatwick Airport is located. Victoria operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from LGW to Victoria.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LGW to Victoria. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Travelling from central London to LGW takes around 1 hour and 26 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 80 kilometres in 1 hour and 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Victoria
P17,554 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria. Return flights start from P44,340. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to Victoria, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) to the centre of Victoria is around 6 minutes by car. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 12 minutes.
Book a hotel near YWH if you have a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The centre of Victoria is about 27 kilometres from Victoria International Airport (YYJ). As soon as your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 31 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near YYJ. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from LGW to Victoria:
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Victoria, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Before booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 23ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from LGW to Victoria sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Victoria, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are highlights which should feature on any good Victoria itinerary.
Complete your Victoria trip with a car rental
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