Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Samos Airport (SMI): what you need to know
Samos is two hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LGW to SMI flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Samos Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and SMI include:
Frankfurt Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Samos Airport (SMI)
Currently, $176 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Samos Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $324. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to SMI, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Samos Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from LGW to SMI is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Samos Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport make it to 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 get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Samos Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Samos Airport (SMI)
Reserve a hotel near SMI if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Samos Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Samos Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Exer Rent A Car, Alamo or Green Motion to explore Samos and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Samos Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Samos Airport (SMI) to central Samos
Samos Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Samos. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Samos Airport (SMI)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Samos Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Samos in January.
The warmest month in Samos is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Samos Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to SMI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Samos. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 467 kilometres north-west of Samos, Thessaloniki is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
