Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ohrid Airport (OHD): what you need to know
Ohrid is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LGW to OHD flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Ohrid Airport. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a top stopover on the LGW to OHD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ohrid Airport flight is ر.ق. 251. A round-trip ticket is currently ر.ق. 467. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to OHD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ohrid Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from LGW to OHD is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ohrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ohrid Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Ohrid Airport (OHD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Ohrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OHD instead:
Travel at your own speed with an Ohrid Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Inter Ways or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Ohrid and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Ohrid Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ohrid Airport (OHD) to central Ohrid
Ohrid Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Ohrid. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ohrid Airport (OHD)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ohrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Ohrid in January.
The warmest month in Ohrid is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ohrid Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to OHD sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of North Macedonia
Ohrid has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of North Macedonia you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres north-east of Ohrid, a trip to Skopje will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Old Bazaar, Skopje, Macedonia Square and The Stone Bridge.
Around 48 kilometres east of Ohrid, Bitola is another essential stop in North Macedonia. Start your sightseeing at Memorial Park Beit Haim-Monastir, Od Babam Bitola Odgleduvcnica za Sarplaninci and Park Karposh Bitola.
