Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kiruna Airport (KRN): what you need to know
The timezone in Kiruna is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LGW to KRN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to discover a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Kiruna Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Copenhagen Airport is a popular stop between LGW and KRN.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Kiruna Airport flight is ر.ق. 686. A round-trip ticket is currently ر.ق. 1,095. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to KRN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kiruna Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to KRN.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kiruna Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kiruna Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Kiruna Airport (KRN)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Kiruna Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near KRN:
Grab a Kiruna Airport rental car and discover Kiruna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Hertz and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Kiruna Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to central Kiruna
From Kiruna Airport, Kiruna is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kiruna Airport (KRN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kiruna Airport is July, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Kiruna based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kiruna Airport for July if you want to explore Kiruna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 7ºC and 21ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to KRN in January. Average temperatures are between -20ºC and -5ºC then.
Explore more of Sweden
Kiruna is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Sweden just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres south of Kiruna, a trip to Umea will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Umedalen Skulptur, Guitars the Museum and UmeA Folkets Hus.
If you want to check out another corner of Sweden, head for Skelleftea, about 354 kilometres south of Kiruna. Skelleftea Museum, Nordanaparken and Leo's Lekland are key reasons to visit.
