Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shiraz International Airport (SYZ): what you need to know
Shiraz is four hours 30 minutes ahead of London and follows the UTC+4:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LGW to SYZ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Shiraz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between LGW and SYZ include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
Currently, ₹ 19,656 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Shiraz International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 49,138. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to SYZ, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shiraz International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from LGW to SYZ is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shiraz International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shiraz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
After your London Gatwick Airport to Shiraz International Airport flight has arrived, unwind and relax at a nearby hotel. Persepolis International Hotel Shiraz is a great option that's not too far from SYZ.
Getting from Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) to central Shiraz
From Shiraz International Airport, Shiraz is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Shiraz International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Shiraz in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Shiraz International Airport for July if you want to explore Shiraz during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 39ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to SYZ in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Iran
Shiraz is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Iran waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres north of Shiraz, a visit to Isfahan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun and Vank Cathedral.
Around 434 kilometres east of Shiraz, Kerman is another essential stop in Iran. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Iranian Park, Haj Mehdi Caravanserai and Bahar Park.
