Travelling from London to Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO): What you need to know
Planning your flight from London to Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO) begins with finding the right airport to begin your travels from. London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are the main departure points in London.
Girona Costa Brava Airport is located in Girona. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to GRO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to GRO. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO) plane ticket with departures from here.
From LGW, direct flights from London to GRO are available with Jet2.
Jet2 has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to GRO route.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your journey at London Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from London to Girona Costa Brava Airport from here.
Pick your airline and prepare to jet away to your destination. These carriers offer direct London to GRO plane tickets from STN:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between STN and GRO is Ryanair.
Ryanair shines when it comes to on-time performance. A reliable 88.64% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Girona Costa Brava Airport flight:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and get to your destination as expected.
About Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
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Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Girona Costa Brava Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to central Girona
Girona Costa Brava Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Girona. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
$30 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Girona Costa Brava Airport. Return flights start from $64. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap flights from London to GRO by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a London to Girona Costa Brava Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
November is the quietest month for flights from London to Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO), while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Girona based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to GRO plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Girona, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Girona Costa Brava Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Girona
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Girona right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Girona Costa Brava Airport:
Your visit to Girona isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Girona Cathedral (Catedral), Casco antiguo de Girona and Plaça de la lndependència.
Explore more of Spain
Ciutadella is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Girona. Around 225 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Platja Gran, Cala en Brut and Playa Son Xoriguer.
Your journey through Spain wouldn't feel complete without exploring Cunit. Playa de Cunit is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 121 kilometres southwest of Girona.