Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ): what you need to know
Ouarzazate is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LGW to OZZ flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Ouarzazate Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LGW and OZZ:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ)
Currently, AED 266 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ouarzazate Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 620. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to OZZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ouarzazate Airport.
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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 kilometers from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ouarzazate Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Ouarzazate Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near OZZ:
Follow your own route with an Ouarzazate Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Aircar, Dollar or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Ouarzazate and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Ouarzazate Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ) to central Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate Airport to central Ouarzazate has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometers away.
When to fly to Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ouarzazate Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Ouarzazate based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Ouarzazate is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ouarzazate Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to OZZ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Ouarzazate has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Morocco just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometers north of Ouarzazate, a trip to Casablanca will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another sought-after destination in Morocco and is around 338 kilometers north of Ouarzazate. No journey is complete without seeing Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.