London to Almería (LGW–LEI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U28003
U2 easyJet
321
7:52 AM
GMT TN
11:36 AM
CET
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28004
U2 easyJet
320
11:55 AM
CET
2:03 PM
GMT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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London to Almería
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 994 mi 2h 44m nonstop +1h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

LGW–LEI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 994 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGW–LEI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 6 321 2h44
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (6 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, LGW to LEI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGW to LEI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
291
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 Almería from London

Nearby airports with service to Almería Airport.
Metric LGW→LEI LHR→LEI BRS→LEI
Distance from LGW 25 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 6 2
Flight time 2h 44m 1h 30m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of LGW with service to Almería Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Almería is 1 hour ahead of London.
LGW: GMT · LEI: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Almería.
Distance & Flight Time
994 mi / 1,600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. 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 since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 113.40 per person per day, minimum EUR 1,020.60 for any stay, as set by Spanish authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. The Canary Islands and Balearic Islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.

Direct flights from London to Madrid run 2 hours 25 minutes, to Barcelona 2 hours 15 minutes, to Malaga 2 hours 50 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Wizz Air) serve dozens of UK-Spain routes from regional airports. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits but an International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required for car rental, though most rental agencies accept the UK license alone.

Getting to LGW

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–LEI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Almería route.
Route details
Distance994 mi / 1,600 km
Flight time2h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m
Destination: LEI
IATA / ICAOLEI / LEAM
TimezoneAfrica/Ceuta
Elevation70 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGW to LEI flights.
Nonstop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Almería Airport take approximately 2h 44m. The route covers 994 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from LGW to LEI. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHR, MAD, SVQ and BCN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Almería is 1 hour ahead of London.
Yes, return flights from LEI to LGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LHR and BRS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LGW to LEI

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Almería Airport (LEI) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGW to LEI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGW to LEI ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 994 miles (1,600 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR) and Bristol (BRS).