London to Vieux Fort (LGW–UVF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LGW–UVF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,226 miles in approximately 8h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 13 | 777 | 8h05-8h39 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · UVF: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 1:00 PM in Vieux Fort.
British passport holders enter Saint Lucia visa-free for up to 6 weeks. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay plus the period of intended return travel. Extensions up to 12 months total are possible through the Immigration Department in Castries.
Bring proof of onward travel, accommodation details, and evidence of sufficient funds for the stay. Immigration may ask for these at the border but rarely does for UK nationals. The entry stamp is issued at Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in Vieux Fort, which is the main international gateway, located about 67 km south of Castries.
Direct flights from London Gatwick to UVF run about 8 hours 30 minutes on British Airways and Virgin Atlantic (seasonal). The Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) is the local currency, pegged at 2.70 XCD per $1. US dollars are widely accepted. Taxis from UVF to Castries or Rodney Bay cost roughly $80 to $90 USD (fixed rates, no meters). No vaccination requirements for travelers arriving directly from the UK. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country.
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–UVF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to UVF
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to UVF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to UVF is about 8 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,226 miles (6,800 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.