United Kingdom flag London Airport (LGW)

Country United Kingdom | Europe | Major Hub | IATA: LGW | ICAO: EGKK | Elevation 202 ft · 62 m | Local time —

Destinations
212
Flights / day
498
Busiest route
Málaga
Top airline
easyJet

London Gatwick Airport averages 498 flights per day to 212 destinations, with nine domestic routes and 190 international routes. A total of 71 airlines operate at LGW, led by easyJet. This airport provides direct service to 68 countries across four continents, with Spain representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from London Gatwick connects to Singapore, with a typical flight time of 13 hr 20 mins. Updated: July 16, 2026

Route Network

London Gatwick Airport connects 199 destinations worldwide, with Málaga standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Singapore, and the shortest flight is to Paris.

Spain flag Málaga (AGP) – Spain 7 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,022 mi · 1,645 km
18
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 4 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
689 mi · 1,109 km
15
per day
Spain flag Mallorca (PMI) – Spain 5 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
814 mi · 1,309 km
14
per day
Portugal flag Faro (FAO) – Portugal 5 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,049 mi · 1,688 km
14
per day
Spain flag Alicante (ALC) – Spain 8 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
889 mi · 1,431 km
12
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
301 mi · 484 km
10
per day
Spain flag Ibiza (IBZ) – Spain 5 airlines
—
LGW → IBZ
9
per day
Türkiye flag Antalya (AYT) – Türkiye 8 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,807 mi · 2,908 km
8
per day
France flag Nice (NCE) – France 3 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
622 mi · 1,001 km
8
per day
Greece flag Kerkyra Island (CFU) – Greece 6 airlines
—
LGW → CFU
8
per day
Portugal flag Porto (OPO) – Portugal 4 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
794 mi · 1,278 km
7
per day
Guernsey flag St Peter Port (GCI) – Guernsey 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
159 mi · 256 km
7
per day
Spain flag Tenerife (South) (TFS) – Spain 5 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
1,810 mi · 2,912 km
7
per day
Türkiye flag Dalaman (DLM) – Türkiye 6 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,735 mi · 2,793 km
7
per day
Greece flag Rodes Island (RHO) – Greece 5 airlines
—
LGW → RHO
7
per day
Malta flag Luqa (MLA) – Malta 7 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,282 mi · 2,063 km
6
per day
Croatia flag Dubrovnik (DBV) – Croatia 4 airlines
—
LGW → DBV
6
per day
Spain flag Menorca (MAH) – Spain 5 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
808 mi · 1,300 km
6
per day
Greece flag Heraklion (HER) – Greece 6 airlines
—
LGW → HER
6
per day
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 3 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
754 mi · 1,213 km
6
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
191 mi · 308 km
6
per day
Spain flag Valencia (VLC) – Spain 4 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
806 mi · 1,297 km
6
per day
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
612 mi · 984 km
6
per day
Spain flag Lanzarote (ACE) – Spain 5 airlines
4 hr 35 mins
1,684 mi · 2,710 km
6
per day
Jersey flag St Helier (JER) – Jersey 3 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
161 mi · 259 km
6
per day
Portugal flag Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
958 mi · 1,542 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 5 airlines
9 hr 35 mins
4,344 mi · 6,991 km
5
per day
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
444 mi · 715 km
5
per day
Cyprus flag Larnarca (LCA) – Cyprus 5 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
2,018 mi · 3,247 km
5
per day
United Kingdom flag Glasgow (GLA) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
370 mi · 595 km
5
per day
Norway flag Oslo (OSL) – Norway 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
762 mi · 1,226 km
5
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 1 airline
1 hr 15 mins
227 mi · 365 km
4
per day
France flag Bordeaux (BOD) – France 3 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
437 mi · 704 km
4
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 2 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,529 mi · 2,461 km
4
per day
Greece flag Kos Island (KGS) – Greece 5 airlines
—
LGW → KGS
4
per day
Cyprus flag Paphos (PFO) – Cyprus 5 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,980 mi · 3,186 km
4
per day
United Kingdom flag Belfast (BFS) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
349 mi · 561 km
4
per day
Spain flag Bilbao (BIO) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
557 mi · 896 km
4
per day
Italy flag Nápoli (NAP) – Italy 3 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
989 mi · 1,592 km
4
per day
Greece flag Thessaloniki (SKG) – Greece 6 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,326 mi · 2,134 km
4
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
468 mi · 754 km
4
per day
Morocco flag Marrakech (RAK) – Morocco 3 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,408 mi · 2,266 km
4
per day
United Kingdom flag Edinburgh (EDI) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
356 mi · 574 km
4
per day
Portugal flag Funchal (FNC) – Portugal 3 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,526 mi · 2,456 km
4
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
874 mi · 1,406 km
4
per day
Italy flag Verona (VRN) – Italy 4 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
645 mi · 1,038 km
4
per day
Croatia flag Split (SPU) – Croatia 3 airlines
—
LGW → SPU
4
per day
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 2 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,487 mi · 2,393 km
4
per day
Spain flag Gran Canaria (LPA) – Spain 5 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,789 mi · 2,879 km
4
per day
Spain flag Seville (SVQ) – Spain 4 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
989 mi · 1,592 km
4
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
7 hr 20 mins
3,401 mi · 5,473 km
3
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 1 airline
—
LGW → FRA
3
per day
Greece flag Preveza/Lefkada (PVK) – Greece 5 airlines
—
LGW → PVK
3
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 2 airlines
11 hr 35 mins
5,749 mi · 9,252 km
3
per day
Greece flag Souda (CHQ) – Greece 4 airlines
—
LGW → CHQ
3
per day
Germany flag Berlin (BER) – Germany 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
590 mi · 950 km
3
per day
Sweden flag Stockholm (ARN) – Sweden 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
917 mi · 1,475 km
3
per day
Italy flag Bari (BRI) – Italy 2 airlines
—
LGW → BRI
3
per day
Greece flag Kefallinia Island (EFL) – Greece 3 airlines
—
LGW → EFL
3
per day
Greece flag Zakynthos Island (ZTH) – Greece 3 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,383 mi · 2,225 km
3
per day
Italy flag Catania (CTA) – Italy 2 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,204 mi · 1,938 km
3
per day
Italy flag Firenze (FLR) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
733 mi · 1,180 km
3
per day
Italy flag Pisa (PSA) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
713 mi · 1,148 km
3
per day
France flag Montpellier (MPL) – France 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
558 mi · 898 km
3
per day
Tunisia flag Enfidha (NBE) – Tunisia 2 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,167 mi · 1,877 km
2
per day
United Kingdom flag Inverness (INV) – United Kingdom 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
468 mi · 753 km
2
per day
Italy flag Olbia (OLB) – Italy 2 airlines
—
LGW → OLB
2
per day
United Kingdom flag Aberdeen (ABZ) – United Kingdom 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
426 mi · 686 km
2
per day
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 1 airline
10 hr 25 mins
5,074 mi · 8,165 km
2
per day
Spain flag Fuerteventura (FUE) – Spain 3 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,721 mi · 2,770 km
2
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 2 airlines
8 hr 0 mins
3,460 mi · 5,569 km
2
per day
Italy flag Venice (VCE) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
694 mi · 1,117 km
2
per day
Norway flag Bergen (BGO) – Norway 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
665 mi · 1,071 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Bodrum (BJV) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
LGW → BJV
2
per day
Poland flag Kraków (KRK) – Poland 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
876 mi · 1,410 km
2
per day
Latvia flag Riga (RIX) – Latvia 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
1,051 mi · 1,692 km
2
per day
Greece flag Santorini Island (JTR) – Greece 2 airlines
—
LGW → JTR
2
per day
Singapore flag Singapore (SIN) – Singapore 1 airline
13 hr 20 mins
6,756 mi · 10,872 km
2
per day
Hungary flag Budapest (BUD) – Hungary 3 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
910 mi · 1,464 km
2
per day
Germany flag Cologne (CGN) – Germany 1 airline
—
LGW → CGN
2
per day
Italy flag Milan (LIN) – Italy 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
586 mi · 943 km
2
per day
France flag Basel (BSL) – France 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
425 mi · 684 km
2
per day
Romania flag Bucharest (OTP) – Romania 2 airlines
—
LGW → OTP
2
per day
Isle of Man flag Castletown (IOM) – Isle of Man 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
275 mi · 443 km
2
per day
France flag Lyon (LYS) – France 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
446 mi · 717 km
2
per day
France flag Marseille (MRS) – France 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
590 mi · 949 km
2
per day
Spain flag Murcia (RMU) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
923 mi · 1,486 km
2
per day
France flag Nantes (NTE) – France 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
283 mi · 456 km
2
per day
Czechia flag Prague (PRG) – Czechia 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
636 mi · 1,024 km
2
per day
Iceland flag Reykjavik (KEF) – Iceland 2 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,203 mi · 1,935 km
2
per day
Italy flag Cagliari (CAG) – Italy 2 airlines
—
LGW → CAG
2
per day
Greece flag Kalamata (KLX) – Greece 4 airlines
—
LGW → KLX
2
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 1 airline
8 hr 10 mins
3,566 mi · 5,739 km
2
per day
Greece flag Mykonos Island (JMK) – Greece 1 airline
—
LGW → JMK
2
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Sharjah (SHJ) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
—
LGW → SHJ
2
per day
Tunisia flag Tunis (TUN) – Tunisia 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,113 mi · 1,791 km
2
per day
Mexico flag Cancún (CUN) – Mexico 2 airlines
10 hr 40 mins
4,957 mi · 7,977 km
2
per day
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 1 airline
11 hr 50 mins
5,903 mi · 9,499 km
1
per day
Italy flag Palermo (PMO) – Italy 1 airline
—
LGW → PMO
1
per day
Greece flag Skiathos (JSI) – Greece 3 airlines
—
LGW → JSI
1
per day
France flag Biarritz/Anglet/Bayonne (BIQ) – France 1 airline
—
LGW → BIQ
1
per day
Italy flag Bolzano (BZO) – Italy 2 airlines
—
LGW → BZO
1
per day
Slovenia flag Ljubljana (LJU) – Slovenia 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
748 mi · 1,204 km
1
per day
Mauritius flag Port Louis (MRU) – Mauritius 2 airlines
12 hr 10 mins
6,057 mi · 9,748 km
1
per day
Dominican Republic flag Punta Cana (PUJ) – Dominican Republic 2 airlines
9 hr 25 mins
4,286 mi · 6,897 km
1
per day
Croatia flag Pula (PUY) – Croatia 3 airlines
—
LGW → PUY
1
per day
Denmark flag Billund (BLL) – Denmark 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
498 mi · 801 km
1
per day
Morocco flag Casablanca (CMN) – Morocco 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,284 mi · 2,066 km
1
per day
Ireland flag Cork (ORK) – Ireland 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
360 mi · 579 km
1
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
7 hr 5 mins
3,240 mi · 5,215 km
1
per day
Gibraltar flag Gibraltar (GIB) – Gibraltar 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,067 mi · 1,717 km
1
per day
Egypt flag Hurghada (HRG) – Egypt 2 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,423 mi · 3,900 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (SAW) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
LGW → SAW
1
per day
Nigeria flag Lagos (LOS) – Nigeria 1 airline
7 hr 0 mins
3,086 mi · 4,967 km
1
per day
Ireland flag Limerick city (SNN) – Ireland 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
387 mi · 623 km
1
per day
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 1 airline
—
LGW → YUL
1
per day
France flag Rennes (RNS) – France 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
224 mi · 360 km
1
per day
Spain flag Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
688 mi · 1,108 km
1
per day
Egypt flag Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) – Egypt 2 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,402 mi · 3,866 km
1
per day
Albania flag Tirana (TIA) – Albania 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,159 mi · 1,864 km
1
per day
Montenegro flag Tivat (TIV) – Montenegro 1 airline
—
LGW → TIV
1
per day
Canada flag Vancouver (YVR) – Canada 1 airline
—
LGW → YVR
1
per day
France flag La Rochelle/Île de Ré (LRH) – France 1 airline
—
LGW → LRH
1
per day
Austria flag Salzburg (SZG) – Austria 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
635 mi · 1,022 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Tampa (TPA) – United States of America 2 airlines
9 hr 40 mins
4,419 mi · 7,111 km
1
per day
Algeria flag Algiers (ALG) – Algeria 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,013 mi · 1,630 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 1 airline
—
LGW → BOS
1
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
568 mi · 914 km
1
per day
Norway flag Stavanger (SVG) – Norway 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
581 mi · 935 km
1
per day
Germany flag Stuttgart (STR) – Germany 1 airline
—
LGW → STR
1
per day
Italy flag Torino (TRN) – Italy 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
547 mi · 880 km
1
per day
Spain flag Almería (LEI) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
994 mi · 1,600 km
6
per week
Spain flag Girona (GRO) – Spain 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
654 mi · 1,052 km
6
per week
Finland flag Helsinki (HEL) – Finland 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,155 mi · 1,858 km
6
per week
Austria flag Innsbruck (INN) – Austria 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
585 mi · 941 km
6
per week
Kenya flag Nairobi (NBO) – Kenya 1 airline
8 hr 55 mins
4,227 mi · 6,802 km
6
per week
Montenegro flag Podgorica (TGD) – Montenegro 1 airline
—
LGW → TGD
6
per week
Morocco flag Rabat (RBA) – Morocco 2 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,226 mi · 1,973 km
6
per week
Spain flag Reus (REU) – Spain 2 airlines
—
LGW → REU
6
per week
Antigua and Barbuda flag St. George (ANU) – Antigua and Barbuda 1 airline
9 hr 5 mins
4,079 mi · 6,564 km
6
per week
Estonia flag Tallinn (TLL) – Estonia 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,128 mi · 1,816 km
6
per week
Uzbekistan flag Tashkent (TAS) – Uzbekistan 3 airlines
7 hr 10 mins
3,264 mi · 5,253 km
6
per week
Ethiopia flag Addis Ababa (ADD) – Ethiopia 1 airline
7 hr 55 mins
3,655 mi · 5,883 km
5
per week
Azerbaijan flag Baku (GYD) – Azerbaijan 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,476 mi · 3,985 km
5
per week
Germany flag Düsseldorf (DUS) – Germany 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
301 mi · 485 km
5
per week
Türkiye flag İzmir (ADB) – Türkiye 2 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,595 mi · 2,567 km
5
per week
Morocco flag Tangier (TNG) – Morocco 2 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,103 mi · 1,775 km
5
per week
Norway flag Trondheim (TRD) – Norway 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
943 mi · 1,518 km
5
per week
Saint Lucia flag Vieux Fort (UVF) – Saint Lucia 1 airline
9 hr 20 mins
4,225 mi · 6,800 km
5
per week
Bulgaria flag Burgas (BOJ) – Bulgaria 3 airlines
—
LGW → BOJ
4
per week
Ghana flag Accra (ACC) – Ghana 1 airline
7 hr 10 mins
3,147 mi · 5,064 km
4
per week
Morocco flag Agadir (AGA) – Morocco 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,515 mi · 2,438 km
4
per week
India flag Amritsar (ATQ) – India 1 airline
8 hr 20 mins
3,924 mi · 6,316 km
4
per week
Italy flag Brindisi (BDS) – Italy 1 airline
—
LGW → BDS
4
per week
Cabo Verde flag Espargos (SID) – Cabo Verde 2 airlines
6 hr 30 mins
2,688 mi · 4,325 km
4
per week
France flag Figari Sud-Corse (FSC) – France 1 airline
—
LGW → FSC
4
per week
Sweden flag Goteborg (GOT) – Sweden 1 airline
—
LGW → GOT
4
per week
Canada flag Halifax (YHZ) – Canada 1 airline
—
LGW → YHZ
4
per week
Germany flag Hamburg (HAM) – Germany 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
462 mi · 743 km
4
per week
Uganda flag Kampala (EBB) – Uganda 1 airline
8 hr 35 mins
4,012 mi · 6,457 km
4
per week
Jamaica flag Kingston (KIN) – Jamaica 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,683 mi · 7,537 km
4
per week
Bahrain flag Manama (BAH) – Bahrain 1 airline
6 hr 55 mins
3,149 mi · 5,067 km
4
per week
Canada flag Ottawa (YOW) – Canada 1 airline
—
LGW → YOW
4
per week
Trinidad and Tobago flag Port of Spain (POS) – Trinidad and Tobago 1 airline
9 hr 40 mins
4,411 mi · 7,100 km
4
per week
Spain flag Ranón (OVD) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
591 mi · 951 km
4
per week
Canada flag St. John's (YYT) – Canada 1 airline
—
LGW → YYT
4
per week
France flag Toulouse (TLS) – France 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
525 mi · 844 km
4
per week
Denmark flag Aalborg (AAL) – Denmark 1 airline
—
LGW → AAL
3
per week
India flag Ahmedabad (AMD) – India 1 airline
8 hr 55 mins
4,256 mi · 6,849 km
3
per week
Thailand flag Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand 1 airline
11 hr 55 mins
5,947 mi · 9,570 km
3
per week
France flag Bastia/Poretta (BIA) – France 1 airline
—
LGW → BIA
3
per week
France flag Brest/Guipavas (BES) – France 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
265 mi · 427 km
3
per week
Austria flag Graz (GRZ) – Austria 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
762 mi · 1,226 km
3
per week
Pakistan flag Islamabad (ISB) – Pakistan 1 airline
8 hr 0 mins
3,754 mi · 6,041 km
3
per week
Greece flag Kavala (KVA) – Greece 1 airline
—
LGW → KVA
3
per week
United Kingdom flag London (STN) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
—
LGW → STN
3
per week
Greece flag Samos Island (SMI) – Greece 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,614 mi · 2,597 km
3
per week
France flag Strasbourg (SXB) – France 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
392 mi · 631 km
3
per week
Morocco flag Tétouan (TTU) – Morocco 1 airline
—
LGW → TTU
3
per week
Croatia flag Zadar (ZAD) – Croatia 2 airlines
—
LGW → ZAD
3
per week
Norway flag Ålesund (AES) – Norway 1 airline
—
LGW → AES
2
per week
Turkmenistan flag Ashgabat (ASB) – Turkmenistan 1 airline
6 hr 30 mins
2,937 mi · 4,726 km
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Newquay (NQY) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
215 mi · 347 km
2
per week
Cabo Verde flag Rabil (BVC) – Cabo Verde 1 airline
6 hr 30 mins
2,725 mi · 4,385 km
2
per week
Italy flag Rimini (RMI) – Italy 1 airline
—
LGW → RMI
2
per week
Faroe Islands flag Vagar (FAE) – Faroe Islands 1 airline
—
LGW → FAE
2
per week
China flag Zhengzhou (CGO) – China 1 airline
10 hr 50 mins
5,296 mi · 8,523 km
2
per week
Nigeria flag Abuja (ABV) – Nigeria 1 airline
6 hr 45 mins
2,942 mi · 4,735 km
1
per week
Iraq flag Arbil (EBL) – Iraq 1 airline
5 hr 30 mins
2,389 mi · 3,845 km
1
per week
Spain flag Jerez de la Forntera (XRY) – Spain 1 airline
—
LGW → XRY
1
per week
Greece flag Limnos Island (LXS) – Greece 1 airline
—
LGW → LXS
1
per week
United Kingdom flag London (LTN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
LGW → LTN
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Manchester (MAN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
176 mi · 283 km
1
per week
India flag Mopa (GOX) – India 1 airline
9 hr 40 mins
4,688 mi · 7,544 km
1
per week
Greece flag Mytilene (MJT) – Greece 1 airline
—
LGW → MJT
1
per week
North Macedonia flag Ohrid (OHD) – North Macedonia 1 airline
—
LGW → OHD
1
per week
China flag Qingdao (TAO) – China 1 airline
—
LGW → TAO
1
per week
Grenada flag St. George's (GND) – Grenada 1 airline
—
LGW → GND
1
per week
Spain flag La Palma (SPC) – Spain 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,803 mi · 2,902 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 16, 2026.

London Gatwick Airport is served by 71 airlines, with easyJet in the lead at 25% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 51% of routes. 44 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 68 airlines operate international routes, compared with six airlines serving domestic routes. Singapore Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Singapore with a flight time of 13 hrs 20 mins.

easyJet (103 routes)
British Airways (52 routes)
TUI Airways (52 routes)
BA Euroflyer (40 routes)
Jet2 (29 routes)
Wizz Air UK (12 routes)
Norwegian Air Shuttle (11 routes)
Vueling (9 routes)
Enter Air (6 routes)
Iberia (5 routes)
Ryanair (4 routes)
Air Transat (4 routes)
Sun Express (3 routes)
Wizz Air (3 routes)
Air China (3 routes)
airBaltic (3 routes)
Royal Air Maroc (3 routes)
Air India (3 routes)
Trast (3 routes)
TAP Air Portugal (2 routes)
Norse Atlantic UK (2 routes)
American Airlines (2 routes)
X1 (2 routes)
Eurowings (2 routes)
China Southern Airlines (2 routes)
Air Peace (2 routes)
WestJet (2 routes)
LL (1 routes)
Corendon Air (1 routes)
Aurigny Air Services (1 routes)
KM Malta Airlines (1 routes)
Corendon Airlines Europe (1 routes)
Air Europa (1 routes)
Iberia Express (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
SWISS (1 routes)
Croatia Airlines (1 routes)
Sky Express (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
Condor (1 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (1 routes)
Singapore Airlines (1 routes)
Sirio (1 routes)
Anima Wings Aviation S.A. (1 routes)
AWG (1 routes)
Icelandair (1 routes)
Air Arabia (1 routes)
Nouvelair Tunisie (1 routes)
Tunisair (1 routes)
SkyAlps SRL (1 routes)
SWU (1 routes)
Air Mauritius (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
Pegasus (1 routes)
JetBlue Airways (1 routes)
Kenya Airways (1 routes)
QNT (1 routes)
Taban Airlines (1 routes)
Uzbekistan Airways (1 routes)
Ethiopian Airlines (1 routes)
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines (1 routes)
Air Arabia Maroc (1 routes)
Uganda Airlines (1 routes)
Gulf Air (1 routes)
AlbaStar (1 routes)
Turkmenistan Airlines (1 routes)
Atlantic Airways (1 routes)
UR Airlines (1 routes)
Beijing Capital Airlines (1 routes)
Loganair (1 routes)

London Gatwick Airport provides direct service to 68 countries across four continents. The route network is 5% domestic and 95% international. Spain is the primary international destination.

Spain - 117/day
Greece - 53/day
Italy - 36/day
France - 34/day
Portugal - 30/day
Türkiye - 23/day
United Kingdom - 18/day
Ireland - 12/day
Croatia - 12/day
Germany - 12/day
United States of America - 9/day
Switzerland - 9/day
Cyprus - 9/day
Norway - 9/day
Morocco - 8/day
Guernsey - 7/day
Denmark - 7/day
China - 7/day
Malta - 6/day
Jersey - 6/day
Canada - 6/day
United Arab Emirates - 5/day
Netherlands - 4/day
Sweden - 4/day
Tunisia - 4/day
Poland - 2/day
Latvia - 2/day
Singapore - 2/day
Hungary - 2/day
Romania - 2/day
Isle of Man - 2/day
Czechia - 2/day
Iceland - 2/day
Mexico - 2/day
Egypt - 2/day
Montenegro - 2/day
Austria - 2/day
Slovenia - 1/day
Mauritius - 1/day
Dominican Republic - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
Gibraltar - 1/day
Nigeria - 1/day
Albania - 1/day
Algeria - 1/day
Finland - 1/day
Kenya - 1/day
Antigua and Barbuda - 1/day
Estonia - 1/day
Uzbekistan - 1/day
Ethiopia - 1/day
Azerbaijan - 1/day
Saint Lucia - 1/day
Bulgaria - 1/day
Ghana - 1/day
India - 1/day
Cabo Verde - 1/day
Uganda - 1/day
Jamaica - 1/day
Bahrain - 1/day
Trinidad and Tobago - 1/day
Thailand - 0/day
Pakistan - 0/day
Turkmenistan - 0/day
Faroe Islands - 0/day
Iraq - 0/day
North Macedonia - 0/day
Grenada - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
37 min late
6 min (+18.5%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
on-time
4 min (-109.6%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 19

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
49 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
53 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
50 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
46 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
34 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
33 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 18

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
3 hr 14 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 18

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
35 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
31 min late
4 min (+14.6%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
1 min late
1 min (+1,083.7%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
12 flights (7 day total)

Jul 18

2026

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
4

Jul 17

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
1

Jul 16

2026

Departure
34 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 15

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
1

Jul 14

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
2

Jul 13

2026

Departure
41 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
2
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
29 min late
3 min (+13.2%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
1 min late
1 min (+732.8%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
144 flights (30 day total)

Jul 18

2026

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
4

Jul 17

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
1

Jul 16

2026

Departure
34 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 15

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
1

Jul 14

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
2

Jul 13

2026

Departure
41 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
2

Jul 11

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
5

Jul 10

2026

Departure
32 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
1

Jul 9

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 8

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
5

Jul 4

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
7

Jul 2

2026

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
2

Jul 1

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
6

Jun 30

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 29

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
10

Jun 28

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
26

Jun 27

2026

Departure
52 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
47

Jun 26

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 25

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
1

Jun 24

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 23

2026

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
2

Jun 22

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
9

Jun 21

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
3

Jun 20

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
6

Jun 19

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
2

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#51 (498 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#28 (212 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
10,377 ft 3,163 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
10,377 ft 3,163 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
8,399 ft 2,560 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
8,399 ft 2,560 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 5,699 ft 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft 3,190 m 7,999 ft 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft 3,190 m 8,793 ft 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,299 ft 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft 3,230 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft 3,246 m 6,168 ft 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,919 ft 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft 3,320 m 7,136 ft 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

Operational Context

London Gatwick (IATA: LGW) operates around 498 flights per day to 212 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 9 domestic and 190 international routes, with easyJet as the leading carrier and Málaga currently the busiest connection. From LGW, passengers can reach 68 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,163 m (10,377 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

London Gatwick is a major hub airport with a large network that is heavily oriented toward international travel. It supports a mix of short-haul European services and longer-haul routes, with a smaller domestic schedule that complements its broader point-to-point and leisure-oriented traffic base.

The airport is served by a varied airline group that includes low-cost, full-service, and long-haul carriers. Its route structure reflects a strong presence on European city and leisure markets, alongside selected intercontinental services that connect the airport with destinations across multiple regions.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

The airport has two passenger terminals, North and South, with traffic divided between them according to airline and destination. Each terminal has its own check-in, security, and airside facilities, and passengers should confirm their departure terminal before traveling.

The terminal system is organized to support both short-haul and long-haul operations, with dedicated processing areas for international departures and arrivals. Passenger flows are handled through a conventional single-airport, dual-terminal layout rather than a multi-airport campus.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Two main passenger terminals
  • Separate North and South terminal buildings
  • Distinct check-in and security areas by terminal
  • Arrivals and departures handled within each terminal
  • Airline use split by operating carrier and route

Passenger facilities include retail, food and beverage outlets, lounges, and basic travel services across both terminals. The airport also provides standard airport amenities for connecting, departing, and arriving passengers, with services arranged to support high-volume daily operations.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Shops and duty-free retail
  • Restaurants and cafes
  • Airport lounges
  • Currency and travel services
  • Wi-Fi and passenger information facilities

Airport Lounges

London Gatwick has both airline-operated and independent lounges, generally located airside within the North and South terminals. Access is usually available to eligible premium passengers, lounge members, and travelers who purchase entry, depending on the lounge and operating policy.

Notable lounges include:

  • No lounges are listed here because verified lounge names were not confidently confirmed

Dining and Food Options

The airport offers a broad mix of dining choices across its terminals, including quick-service outlets, cafes, and sit-down restaurants. The food offering is designed to serve short-stay travelers, business passengers, and longer dwell times before international departures.

Common dining options include:

  • Quick-service cafes
  • Coffee shops
  • Bars and casual dining
  • Sandwich and takeaway outlets
  • Airport food court-style options

Public Transport and Parking

London Gatwick is well connected by rail and road, with direct rail access from Gatwick Airport station and frequent services linking the airport with central London and other parts of the South East. Bus and coach services also provide regional connections, while taxis and private car access are available from the terminal forecourts.

The airport’s location on the M23 corridor gives it straightforward access for passengers traveling from London, Surrey, Sussex, and surrounding areas. Its transport mix makes it suitable for both local travelers and passengers arriving from a wider catchment across southern England.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Rail
  • Coach services
  • Local and regional buses
  • Taxi
  • Private car

Parking is organized through standard airport parking products for short and longer stays, with options for different trip lengths and traveler needs. Advance booking is commonly used for lower-cost access and planning convenience, and the airport also provides passenger guidance through its official parking pages.

Parking options include:

  • Short-stay parking
  • Long-stay parking
  • Drop-off and pick-up facilities
  • Pre-booked parking products
  • Terminal-access parking options

Runways and Operations

The airport has a single main runway with a length of 3,163 meters, which supports a wide range of commercial aircraft operations. Its runway and apron system is used for high-frequency scheduled passenger services, with substantial short-haul activity and selected long-haul departures.

Operationally, the airport is configured for intensive commercial use and handles a large number of daily movements. The runway infrastructure supports narrowbody and widebody traffic within the airport’s route structure, including European services and longer-distance international operations.

The runway system includes:

  • One main runway
  • Runway length of 3,163 m
  • Commercial passenger aircraft operations
  • Short-haul and long-haul capability
  • High-frequency scheduled movements

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

London Gatwick is one of the United Kingdom’s major airports and serves as an important London-area gateway for international and domestic air travel. Its network role is shaped by a strong leisure market, substantial European coverage, and a meaningful long-haul component.

The airport functions primarily as a high-volume commercial passenger airport rather than a transfer hub in the traditional sense. It serves travelers from London and the wider South East, with demand driven by point-to-point traffic, holiday travel, business travel, and connections to overseas destinations.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Major London-area gateway
  • High-volume commercial passenger airport
  • Strong point-to-point network
  • Leisure and business demand
  • International-focused route structure

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located south of central London, in West Sussex, and serves passengers from the capital as well as nearby counties in the South East. Its position gives it practical access to a broad regional market beyond the immediate London area.

It also attracts travelers from surrounding towns and cities that are connected by rail and motorway access. The airport’s catchment extends across southern England and includes passengers choosing it as an alternative to other London airports.

The airport serves:

  • South London
  • West Sussex
  • Surrey
  • Kent and the wider South East
  • Regional travelers using rail and road access

Hotels Near the Airport

Nearby accommodation is available for passengers with early departures, late arrivals, or overnight layovers, and is especially useful for transit passengers and business travelers. The airport area includes on-airport and close-by hotel options, with some properties directly linked to terminal access and airport transport.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • No hotel names are listed here because specific properties were not confidently verified

Airport History

Gatwick began as an airfield in the early 20th century and developed into a civil airport during the postwar period. Its growth was tied to London’s expanding air travel demand and the need for an airport south of the capital with strong surface transport links.

A major phase of development followed in the decades after the airport’s initial civil use, when modern terminal and airfield facilities were built to support scheduled passenger services. Over time, the airport became established as a significant London alternative to Heathrow, with a stronger emphasis on point-to-point traffic and charter and leisure markets in its earlier commercial period.

The current two-terminal structure reflects successive expansion and redevelopment rather than a single integrated build-out. As traffic increased, the airport continued to modernize passenger facilities and airfield systems to support higher movement levels, larger aircraft, and a broader route network.

Today, Gatwick operates as one of the United Kingdom’s principal passenger airports, with a large international network and a substantial share of leisure and short-haul traffic. Its history is marked by incremental expansion, operational specialization, and adaptation to changing airline and passenger demand.

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