Friedrichshafen to London (FDH–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FDH–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 497 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Friedrichshafen
| Metric | FDH→LGW | ZRH→LGW | STR→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FDH | – | 47 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 28 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 40m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
FDH: CEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Friedrichshafen, it's 5:00 PM in London.
German passport holders can enter the UK visa-free for stays up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. Since Brexit, EU free movement no longer applies. You need a valid passport. National ID cards are not accepted for entry to the UK anymore. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.
At the UK border you may be asked about your plans, accommodation, return ticket, and available funds. You cannot work on a Standard Visitor visa. Business meetings, conferences, and tourism are fine. Study courses under 6 months are permitted too.
For longer stays or work, you need a visa before traveling. Work visas (Skilled Worker visa) require employer sponsorship and cost from GBP 719. The application is online through gov.uk, and biometrics are collected at a visa application centre in Germany. Processing takes 3 to 8 weeks.
The UK uses eGates at major airports for passport holders aged 10 and over from EU countries. Queue times through eGates are usually under 10 minutes at Heathrow and Gatwick.
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.
FDH–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FDH to LGW
Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet.
FDH to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FDH to LGW ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 497 miles (800 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via BER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zurich (ZRH), Stuttgart (STR) and Innsbruck (INN).