Cagliari to London (CAG–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA2605
BA British
321
1:09 PM
CEST
3:05 PM
BST
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2609
BA British
321
8:00 PM
CEST
9:40 PM
BST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2604
BA British
321
6:17 AM
BST TS
10:02 AM
CEST
2h 45m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2608
BA British
321
5:27 PM
BST TS
8:57 PM
CEST
2h 30m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LIN Segrate (MI) 4h 5m XZ U2 Segrate (MI) (LIN) to London flights
FLR Firenze (FI) 4h 20m V7XZ BAIBVY Firenze (FI) (FLR) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 4h 35m AF AFKLU2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
FCO Rome 4h 40m XZ BYU2 Rome (FCO) to London flights
GVA Geneva 4h 43m U2 U2 Geneva (GVA) to London flights
SZG Salzburg 4h 46m EW BABY Salzburg (SZG) to London flights
BCN Barcelona 4h 55m IBLLQR BAIBLA Barcelona (BCN) to London flights
BSL Bâle / Mulhouse 5h 5m U2 U2 Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to London flights
VLC Valencia 5h 8m FR IBU2VY Valencia (VLC) to London flights
MUC Munich 5h 10m AZLH U2 Munich (MUC) to London flights
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Cagliari to London
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 935 mi 2h 48m nonstop -1h behind

CAG–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 935 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAG–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 10 321 2h40-2h56 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAG to LGW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAG to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,586
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Cagliari

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric CAG→LGW OLB→LGW FSC→LGW
Distance from CAG 116 mi 156 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 10 16 2
Flight time 2h 48m 2h 20m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of CAG with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Cagliari.
CAG: CEST · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cagliari, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
935 mi / 1,505 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before travel. Apply through the UK ETA app or online portal. The ETA costs GBP 20, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Getting from LGW

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.

London Climate

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.

CAG–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cagliari to London route.
Route details
Distance935 mi / 1,505 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAG
IATA / ICAOCAG / LIEE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAG to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to London Gatwick Airport take about 2h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 935 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CAG to LGW: British Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Milano Linate, Florence and Charles de Gaulle.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LGW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
London is 1 hour behind Cagliari.
Yes, return flights from LGW to CAG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OLB, FSC and TUN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAG to LGW

Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAG to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAG to LGW is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 935 miles (1,505 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milano Linate, Florence and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Olbia (SS) (OLB), Figari (FSC) and Tunis (TUN).