London to Girona flights
Girona lies 1,083 km (673 mi) south 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 8 min 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 | Girona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Population | 9 million | 100,266 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | GRO, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 17001–17080 |
Clocks in Girona are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands 3 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Girona
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 Girona
Girona is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, 98 km), Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport (PGF, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girona-Costa Brava Airport | GRO | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,874 ft | 468 ft |
| Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | BCN | 98 km (61 mi) | 11,000 ft | 12 ft |
| Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport (regional) | PGF | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,202 ft | 144 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Girona from London?
1,083 km (673 mi) in a straight line, south of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Girona by air?
About 2 h 8 min, 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 Girona?
Girona is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Girona flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO); Girona also has BCN, PGF.
What currency do I need in Girona?
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.