London to Gijón flights
Gijón lies 978 km (608 mi) south-west of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Gijón | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Population | 9 million | 271,780 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | OVD, 30 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 33200–33691 |
Clocks in Gijón are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 2 h journey lands 3 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gijón
Crossing from United Kingdom into Spain: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Gijón
Gijón is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Asturias Airport (OVD), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asturias Airport | OVD | 30 km (19 mi) | 7,218 ft | 416 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gijón from London?
978 km (608 mi) in a straight line, south-west of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Gijón by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Gijón?
Gijón is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Gijón flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Asturias Airport (OVD).
What currency do I need in Gijón?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.