Newquay to London (NQY–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Newquay to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
13 Flights/wk 216 mi 1h 25m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between NQY and LGW, connecting options are available through 3 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQY to LGW.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
455
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Other ways to reach London from Newquay

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric NQY→LGW GCI→LGW BES→LGW
Distance from NQY 127 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 13 44 2
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 45m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of NQY with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Newquay.
NQY: BST · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Newquay, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
216 mi / 347 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

NQY–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newquay to London route.
Route details
Distance216 mi / 347 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights13 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: NQY
IATA / ICAONQY / EGHQ
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation390 ft / 119 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NQY to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Cornwall Airport Newquay to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 216 miles.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from NQY to LGW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUB, ALC and AGP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include GCI, BES and JER. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NQY to LGW

Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NQY to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NQY to LGW ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 216 miles (347 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via DUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Peter Port (GCI), Brest (BES) and St. Peter (JER).