Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melilla Airport (MLN): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LGW to MLN flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Melilla Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and MLN:
Almeria Airport
Malaga Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melilla Airport (MLN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Melilla Airport flight is ₹ 10,451. A return fare right now is ₹ 19,290. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to MLN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melilla Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to MLN.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melilla Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival 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.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melilla Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Melilla Airport (MLN)
Consider booking a hotel near MLN if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Melilla Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Melilla Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Aircar or Sixt to explore Melilla and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Melilla Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Melilla Airport (MLN) to central Melilla
Melilla Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Melilla. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Melilla Airport (MLN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melilla Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Melilla. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melilla Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Melilla, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to MLN in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Melilla, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 225 kilometres west to Ceuta to tick off its top sights. From Playa de Calamocarro to Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 354 kilometres north-west of Melilla, Sanlúcar de Barrameda is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Palacio de Orleans-Borbon, Playa de Bajo de Guia and Convento Madre Dios.
