Flights London → Arrecife
LGW → ACE
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Arrecife, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A320 and various Boeing 757 models such as the 757-200 and 757-300, as well as the larger Airbus A321. The destination airport in Arrecife, which opened in 1946, serves over seven million passengers annually.
The London (LGW) → Arrecife (ACE) route is operated by British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Arrecife the average ATFM delay is 11.2 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Arrecife: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Arrecife (ACE) heads south-west for about 2,710 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Arrecife it is 11.2 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LGW-ACE
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-ACE
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, easyJet.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Arrecife, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Arrecife route is about 2,710 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
