London to Zadar (LGW–ZAD) — 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–ZAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 870 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 321 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zadar from London
| Metric | LGW→ZAD | STN→ZAD | BOH→ZAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 54 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 20m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · ZAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Zadar.
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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–ZAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to ZAD
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Zadar Airport (ZAD) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to ZAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to ZAD is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 870 miles (1,400 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bari Karol Wojtyła, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London, Essex (STN), Bournemouth (BOH) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).