London to Port of Spain (LGW–POS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BA2239
BA British
772
12:55 PM
GMT TS
6:20 PM
AST
9h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2238
BA British
777
9:13 PM
AST
9:30 AM+1
GMT
8h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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London to Port of Spain
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 4,412 mi 9h 25m nonstop -4h behind 7 1-stop hubs

LGW–POS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,412 miles in approximately 9h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGW–POS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 6 772 9h25 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
772 Boeing 777-200 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (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 POS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
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 POS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
242
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Port of Spain is 4 hours behind London.
LGW: GMT · POS: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 2:00 PM in Port of Spain.
Distance & Flight Time
4,412 mi / 7,100 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 25m.
Visa & Entry

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.

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–POS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Port of Spain route.
Route details
Distance4,412 mi / 7,100 km
Flight time9h 25m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m
Destination: POS
IATA / ICAOPOS / TTPP
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation58 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGW to POS flights.
Nonstop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Piarco International Airport take approximately 9h 25m. The route covers 4,412 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from LGW to POS. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS, ANU, YYZ, BGI, JFK, KIN and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Port of Spain is 4 hours behind London.
Yes, return flights from POS to LGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 ranges from 9 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,412 miles (7,100 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.