Traveling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sibiu Airport (SBZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Sibiu is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LGW to SBZ flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Sibiu Airport. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is a top stopover on the LGW to SBZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
Currently, AED 209 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Sibiu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 717. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to SBZ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sibiu Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sibiu Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Sibiu Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near SBZ:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sibiu Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Payless and explore beyond Sibiu's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Sibiu Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Sibiu Airport (SBZ) to central Sibiu
Sibiu Airport to central Sibiu has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometers away.
It typically takes 40 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
April is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sibiu Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sibiu in January.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sibiu Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sibiu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to SBZ in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Romania
You've seen Sibiu, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Journey about 209 kilometers south-east to Bucharest to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of the Palace of the Parliament to Old Town and Herastrau Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 306 kilometers north-east of Sibiu, Iasi is another essential stop in Romania. Start your sightseeing at Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.