London to Port of Spain (LGW–POS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LGW–POS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,412 miles in approximately 9h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways Also: QR | 3 | 772 | 9h04 | – | Oneworld | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Port of Spain from London
| Metric | LGW→POS | LTN→POS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | – |
| Flight time | 9h 15m | 16h 48m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · POS: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 1:00 PM in Port of Spain.
British passport holders enter Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
You need a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation. Immigration at Piarco International Airport (POS) in Trinidad or A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB) in Tobago issues a stamp on arrival. Extensions are available through the Immigration Division in Port of Spain. Yellow fever vaccination may be checked if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country.
Direct flights from London Gatwick to Port of Spain run about 9 hours 30 minutes on British Airways. The Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) trades at roughly 6.80 TTD per $1. US dollars are widely accepted, especially in tourist areas and Tobago. No vaccination requirements for travelers arriving directly from the UK. The inter-island air bridge between Trinidad and Tobago takes about 20 minutes on Caribbean Airlines.
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–POS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to POS
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Piarco International Airport (POS) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to POS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to POS is about 9 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,412 miles (7,100 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via V. C. Bird, John F. Kennedy and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN).