Salzburg to London (SZG–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SZG–LGW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways, easyJet and Britannia Airways Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 635 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 13 | 320 | 1h48-2h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| U2 easyJet | 9 | 319, 320 | 1h48-2h05 | – | – | – |
| BY Britannia Airways Ltd. | 1 | 7S8 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Salzburg
| Metric | SZG→LGW | MUC→LGW | INN→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZG | – | 68 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 18 | 38 |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 2h 5m | 1h 53m |
Travel Essentials
SZG: CET · LGW: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Salzburg, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Austrian passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before travel. Apply through the UK ETA app or online portal. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.
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.
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.
SZG–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZG to LGW
Salzburg Airport (SZG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, Britannia Airways Ltd. and easyJet. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SZG to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZG to LGW ranges from 1 hours 48 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 635 miles (1,022 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Munich (MUC), Innsbruck (INN) and Bolzano (BZ) (BZO).