London to Saint Peter Port (LGW–GCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

British passport holders enter Guernsey freely with no visa, no time limit on stay, and no immigration controls. Guernsey is a Crown Dependency and part of the Common Travel Area (CTA). There are no passport checks on flights or ferries from the UK, though airlines require photo ID for boarding. A UK passport or driving license works.

Guernsey is not part of the UK, the EU, or the Schengen Area. It sets its own immigration policy but mirrors UK rules for most nationalities. There is no customs limit on goods moving between the UK and Guernsey, but Guernsey has lower VAT (0% on most goods, 5% on some) so commercial imports may attract duty. Work rights for UK nationals are unrestricted.

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Guernsey (GCI) run about 45 minutes on Aurigny and Blue Islands. Seasonal routes from regional UK airports exist. Condor Ferries runs Poole to Guernsey in about 3 hours. Guernsey uses the Guernsey pound (GGP) at parity with GBP. British pounds are accepted everywhere. No vaccination requirements. Guernsey has its own mobile network, so check roaming charges before travel.

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.