Cheap flights from London Gatwick to Sydney

Q: How much are flights normally?

£ 724. If you see flights from London Gatwick to Sydney for less than this, you've found a good deal.

Q: When is the best time to book cheap flights?

11 weeks. If you want cheap flights from London Gatwick to Sydney, this is the best time to book.

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London Gatwick to Sydney.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines. These airlines fly from London Gatwick to Sydney, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: When is high season?

March. This is the most expensive time to fly to Sydney. If this is when you want to go, book your flight from London Gatwick in advance.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly?

May. Flights from London Gatwick to Sydney are usually cheaper at this time of year.

Q: How long is the flight?

21 hrs 55 mins. This is the shortest flight time from London Gatwick to Sydney.

Q: How long should I stay in Sydney?

15 days. Most people spend this amount of time in Sydney.

from as little as £972

12 nights in Sydney, departing London Gatwick on 08 / May / 2025 with Turkish Airlines (price found 21 hours ago)

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How much are flights normally?

£ 724

If you see flights from London Gatwick to Sydney for less than this, you've found a good deal.

When is the best time to book cheap flights?

11 weeks

If you want cheap flights from London Gatwick to Sydney, this is the best time to book.

What are the cheapest airlines?

British Airways
Emirates
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London Gatwick to Sydney.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Emirates
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines
British Airways
Delta Air Lines

These airlines fly from London Gatwick to Sydney, but you’ll have at least one layover.

When is high season?

March

This is the most expensive time to fly to Sydney. If this is when you want to go, book your flight from London Gatwick in advance.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

Flights from London Gatwick to Sydney are usually cheaper at this time of year.

How long is the flight?

21 hrs 55 mins

This is the shortest flight time from London Gatwick to Sydney.

How long should I stay in Sydney?

15 days

Most people spend this amount of time in Sydney.

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Dreaming of trading London's grey skies for Sydney's sunny shores? This vibrant Australian city is renowned for its stunning harbour, iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and world-famous beaches such as Bondi and Manly.

Flights from London to Sydney typically involve at least one stopover, with total journey times ranging from approximately 20 to 24 hours. Booking around 40 to 60 days in advance can help secure better deals. Singapore Airlines has one of the fastest routes via Singapore, taking around 21 hours in total. Singapore airport is rated one of the best in the world (it has it's own waterfall!) - and the country's airline is one of the best airlines for flying to Australia, too!

Right now, the cheapest flight costs £972 and leaves on 08 / May / 2025.

Min / Max Temperature (°C)

LOWEST

8 °C

AVG

17 °C

HIGHEST

26 °C

Rainfall (mm)

LOWEST

60 mm

AVG

95.8 mm

HIGHEST

130 mm

Key facts about Sydney

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Australian dollar

Language

English

Timezone

10 hrs ahead of GMT

How to get cheap flights from London Gatwick to Sydney

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How long is the flight to Sydney?

Flights from Gatwick to Sydney typically involve one stopover, with total travel times ranging from approximately 20 to 24 hours, depending on the duration of the layover. Common stopover cities include Singapore, Dubai, and Doha.

Can you fly direct to Sydney from London?

No, direct non-stop flights from London Gatwick to Sydney are not currently available.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Sydney?

Cheapest Months: May is often the most affordable month to fly from London to Sydney.
Shoulder Seasons: Traveling during the shoulder seasons—March to May and September to November—offers pleasant weather and is generally less expensive than the peak summer season.

Are there any cheaper airports to fly from or to?

Sydney is the main international airport in New South Wales so there are no close-by alternatives to consider. Flights to Sydney are generally cheapest from London Heathrow, though flights from Gatwick are usually competitively priced.

Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Several airlines operate flights from London to Sydney with one stopover, including:

British Airways: Offers flights via Singapore.
Emirates: Operates flights via Dubai.
Singapore Airlines: Provides flights via Singapore.
Qatar Airways: Offers flights via Doha.
Cathay Pacific: Operates flights via Hong Kong.

When is the best time to visit Sydney?

The ideal times to visit Sydney are during the shoulder seasons of September to November and March to May. These months offer pleasant weather, fewer tourists, and a vibrant array of cultural events.

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