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✈️ Cheap flights to Gibraltar
Compare fares to Gibraltar from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Gibraltar (GIB). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Gibraltar
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIB | Gibraltar | Gibraltar | Main |
Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) has flights from the UK, and its runway famously crosses the main road into town. Most other visitors fly to Málaga and continue by road, entering on foot or by car across the land border with Spain.
📅 Best time to fly to Gibraltar
Best: April–June and September–October – warm, sunny weather that's ideal for walking up the Rock without the peak summer heat.
Cheaper shoulder season: March and November – mild days and fewer cruise visitors, though showers are more likely.
Avoid: No bad time – but July and August can be hot and crowded, and December to February is the rainiest period.
Weather by month in Gibraltar
- 16°Jan🌧
- 17°Feb🌧
- 18°Mar🌧
- 20°Apr⛅
- 22°May⛅
- 25°Jun☀️
- 28°Jul☀️
- 28°Aug☀️
- 26°Sep⛅
- 23°Oct🌧
- 19°Nov🌧
- 17°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Gibraltar
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Gibraltar | 1,747 km | 2 h 45 min | |
| New York → Gibraltar | 5,832 km | 7 h 40 min | |
| Los Angeles → Gibraltar | 9,580 km | 12 h 15 min | |
| Chicago → Gibraltar | 6,872 km | 8 h 55 min | |
| Miami → Gibraltar | 7,065 km | 9 h 10 min | |
| San Francisco → Gibraltar | 9,564 km | 12 h 10 min | |
| Toronto → Gibraltar | 6,177 km | 8 h 05 min | |
| Paris → Gibraltar | 1,566 km | 2 h 35 min | |
| Frankfurt → Gibraltar | 1,905 km | 3 h 00 min | |
| Dubai → Gibraltar | 5,836 km | 7 h 40 min | |
| Delhi → Gibraltar | 7,557 km | 9 h 45 min | |
| Mumbai → Gibraltar | 7,738 km | 10 h 00 min | |
| Singapore → Gibraltar | 11,639 km | 14 h 40 min | |
| Sydney → Gibraltar | 17,869 km | 22 h 10 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Gibraltar
- Upper Rock Nature Reserve – Home to the macaques, caves, tunnels, viewpoints and walking trails across the top of the Rock.
- Main Street & Casemates Square – The heart of Gibraltar, with British-style pubs, historic buildings and lively squares.
- Europa Point – The southernmost point of the Rock, with a lighthouse, a mosque and sweeping views of Africa.
- Gorham's Cave Complex – Sea caves where Neanderthals lived; viewable from a platform or on limited guided tours.
- Catalan Bay – A colourful former fishing village with a sandy beach beneath the cliffs.
- Ocean Village – A modern marina area with waterfront restaurants and bars.
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Flights to Gibraltar: questions
What is the main airport in Gibraltar?
The main international airport is Gibraltar (GIB) in Gibraltar.
How long is the flight from London to Gibraltar?
A nonstop flight from London to Gibraltar covers about 1,747 km and takes around 2 h 45 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Gibraltar?
April–June and September–October – warm, sunny weather that's ideal for walking up the Rock without the peak summer heat.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Gibraltar?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March and November – mild days and fewer cruise visitors, though showers are more likely.
Do I need a visa to fly to Gibraltar?
It depends on your passport. See our Gibraltar visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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