Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Salalah International Airport (SLL): what you need to know
Salalah's timezone is UTC+4, making Salalah four hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LGW to SLL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Salalah International Airport. Many travellers pass through Hamad International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Salalah International Airport (SLL)
₹ 40,850 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Salalah International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 66,283. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LGW to SLL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Salalah International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to SLL.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Salalah International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Salalah International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Salalah International Airport (SLL)
Book a hotel near SLL if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Salalah International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Salalah International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Goldcar and explore beyond Salalah's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Salalah International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Salalah International Airport (SLL) to central Salalah
Salalah International Airport to the centre of Salalah has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Salalah International Airport (SLL)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Salalah International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Salalah in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Salalah International Airport for May if you want to visit Salalah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to SLL in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Oman
You've seen Salalah, now it's time to discover more of Oman. Journey around 16 kilometres south-west to Raysūt to check off its popular sights. From Madinat Atlantis to Salalah Raysut and اطلالة على المحيط الهندي, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 31 kilometres east of Salalah, Ţāqah is another favourite stop in Oman. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Open air museum, بيت كوفان التراثي Koofan Heritage House and Wadi Darbath watchtower.
