London to Luxembourg (LGW–LUX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

British passport holders enter Luxembourg (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 at Schengen entry and exit since Brexit.

Border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds. The 90-day allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen countries, so days in neighbouring Belgium, France, or Germany count toward the same total. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to launch in late 2026.

Direct flights from London City to Luxembourg Findel (LUX) run about 1 hour 15 minutes on Luxair. Ryanair flies from London Stansted. Luxembourg uses the euro. All public transport in Luxembourg, including buses, trams, and trains, has been completely free since March 2020. No tickets needed. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Luxembourg is trilingual (Luxembourgish, French, German), and English is widely understood, particularly in the capital.

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.