Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport (PUF): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LGW to PUF flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport. Many travellers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport (PUF)
£103 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £169. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to PUF, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to PUF by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 50 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport (PUF)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PUF:
Grab a The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport rental car and discover Pau and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport (PUF) to central Pau
The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport is approximately 12 miles from the centre of Pau. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport (PUF)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Pau. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to The Pau-Pyrenees International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Pau during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to PUF in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Pau has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. Around 290 miles east of Pau, a visit to Marseille will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another must-experience destination in France and is around 310 miles north-east of Pau. No journey is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.