Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME): what you need to know
London and Durham follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LGW to MME flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and MME:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Faro Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport flight is $665. A round-trip ticket is currently $212. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to MME if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LGW to MME by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MME instead:
Grab a Durham Tees Valley Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Enterprise, Routes Car Rentals and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Durham Tees Valley Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to central Durham
From Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Durham in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to MME in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Durham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 370 kilometres south of Durham, a trip to London will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 257 kilometres south of Durham. No trip is complete without a visit to Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
