London to Ålesund (LGW–AES) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
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LGW–AES is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Norwegian leads the route. The flight covers 823 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY Norwegian | 2 | 738 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · AES: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Ålesund.
British passport holders enter Norway (Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds. The 90-day allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) run about 2 hours on SAS, Norwegian, and British Airways. Routes to Bergen (BGO) and Stavanger (SVG) are also available direct. Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), trading at roughly 10.5 NOK per $1. Norway is not in the EU but is in the Schengen Area. Card payments work virtually everywhere, even for small amounts; many places do not accept cash at all. No vaccination requirements. Norway is expensive: a beer in a bar costs NOK 90 to 120 (about $9 to $12), a basic restaurant meal NOK 200 to 300.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–AES Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to AES
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ålesund Airport (AES) are connected by nonstop service from Norwegian. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to AES Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to AES is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 823 miles (1,324 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Oslo-Gardermoen, Amsterdam and Bergen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.