Bastia to London (BIA–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BIA–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 748 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 3 | 319 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Bastia
| Metric | BIA→LGW | FSC→LGW | PSA→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BIA | – | 75 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 25m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
BIA: CEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bastia, it's 5:00 PM in London.
French passport holders visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism or business. Since April 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and is linked to your passport number. Carriers check ETA status before boarding. You cannot work on a visitor entry.
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.
BIA–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BIA to LGW
Bastia-Poretta International airport (BIA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BIA to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BIA to LGW is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 748 miles (1,204 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nice-Côte d'Azur, Marseille Provence and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Figari (FSC), Pisa (PI) (PSA) and Olbia (SS) (OLB).