Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Ras al Khaimah is UTC+4, which is four hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your LGW to RKT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport flight is £259. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £547. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to RKT, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to RKT.
Select 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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 50 miles from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RKT instead:
Grab a Ras Al Khaimah International Airport rental car and discover Ras al Khaimah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Autostrad Rent A Car, drivus and Quick Drive are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to central Ras al Khaimah
From Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Ras al Khaimah is approximately 14 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Ras al Khaimah in April.
The warmest month in Ras al Khaimah is July, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to RKT sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ras al Khaimah. Around 60 miles away to the south-west, popular attractions include Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United Arab Emirates, consider Sharjah, roughly 45 miles south-west of Ras al Khaimah. Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park are highlights.
