Route Network
London Gatwick Airport connects 163 destinations worldwide, with Barcelona standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Singapore, and the shortest flight is to Amsterdam.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
London Gatwick Airport is served by 63 airlines, with easyJet in the lead at 26% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 52% of routes. 35 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 59 airlines operate international routes, compared with five airlines serving domestic routes. Singapore Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Singapore with a flight time of 13 hrs 20 mins.
London Gatwick Airport provides direct service to 68 countries across four continents. The route network is 4% domestic and 96% international. Spain is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #47 - Total destinations
- #744 - Domestic destinations
- #14 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #68 - Total flights
- #462 - Domestic flights
- #16 - International flights
- #53 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #56 - Total distance flown
- #143 - Distance per flight
- #49 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,377 ft 3,163 m 10,377 ft · 3,163 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 10,377 ft 3,163 m 10,377 ft · 3,163 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 8,399 ft 2,560 m 8,399 ft · 2,560 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 8,399 ft 2,560 m 8,399 ft · 2,560 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
15 aircraft cannot operate at London Gatwick Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 10,377 ft (3,163 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.
| Aircraft | Takeoff | Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing BBJ 787-9 | 10,397 ft 3,169 m 10,397 ft · 3,169 m | 5,699 ft 1,737 m 5,699 ft · 1,737 m |
| VC-25A Air Force One | 10,466 ft 3,190 m 10,466 ft · 3,190 m | 7,999 ft 2,438 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m |
| Boeing 747-8 | 10,466 ft 3,190 m 10,466 ft · 3,190 m | 8,793 ft 2,680 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m |
| Airbus A340-500 | 10,499 ft 3,200 m 10,499 ft · 3,200 m | 6,299 ft 1,920 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m |
| Boeing 747-200 | 10,499 ft 3,200 m 10,499 ft · 3,200 m | 6,234 ft 1,900 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m |
| Boeing 777-300 | 10,597 ft 3,230 m 10,597 ft · 3,230 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Boeing 747-100 | 10,650 ft 3,246 m 10,650 ft · 3,246 m | 6,168 ft 1,880 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m |
| Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ | 10,801 ft 3,292 m 10,801 ft · 3,292 m | 7,001 ft 2,134 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Boeing 747-8 Freighter | 10,801 ft 3,292 m 10,801 ft · 3,292 m | 7,001 ft 2,134 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Boeing 747-300 | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 6,919 ft 2,109 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m |
| Boeing 747-400F | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 6,890 ft 2,100 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m |
| Boeing 747-400ER | 10,892 ft 3,320 m 10,892 ft · 3,320 m | 7,136 ft 2,175 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m |
| Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde | 11,250 ft 3,429 m 11,250 ft · 3,429 m | 7,218 ft 2,200 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m |
| Antonov An-225 Mriya | 11,483 ft 3,500 m 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | 11,499 ft 3,505 m 11,499 ft · 3,505 m | 5,909 ft 1,801 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m |