Gaziemir to London (ADB–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ADB–LGW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SunExpress and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,595 miles in approximately 4h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XQ SunExpress | 3 | 73H | 4h15 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 4h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Gaziemir
| Metric | ADB→LGW | SMI→LGW | BJV→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ADB | – | 44 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| Flight time | 4h 18m | 4h 5m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ADB: +03 · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Gaziemir, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Turkish passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the United Kingdom. Apply online at gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa, pay the GBP 115 fee (about TRY 5,290), and book a biometric appointment at a VFS Global center in Istanbul, Ankara, or Izmir. Required documents include a completed online form, passport, proof of funds (bank statements for at least 6 months), accommodation details, a return ticket, and an employment or business letter. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Processing takes about 3 weeks, with priority service (5 to 7 working days) available for an extra fee.
The Standard Visitor visa allows stays of up to 6 months for tourism, business meetings, and family visits. It is not valid for employment. Multi-entry visit visas valid for 2, 5, or 10 years are available (GBP 400, GBP 771, or GBP 963), allowing repeated visits of up to 6 months each. Turkey's large diaspora in the UK (over 500,000 people) means family visit applications are common. Turkish nationals with a valid UK visa can also use the Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme to visit Ireland without a separate Irish visa.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR) run about 4 hours on Turkish Airlines and British Airways. Istanbul to Gatwick (LGW) and Stansted (STN) also have direct service on Pegasus and other carriers. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 46 TRY per GBP 1. Card payments work everywhere, including contactless on London buses and the Tube. An Oyster card or contactless bank card gives the best fares on Transport for London: GBP 1.75 per bus ride, GBP 2.80 to GBP 3.40 per Tube ride, with daily caps.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
ADB–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADB to LGW
Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress and easyJet. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ADB to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADB to LGW is about 4 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,595 miles (2,567 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Zürich and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Samos Island (SMI), Bodrum (BJV) and Kos Island (KGS).