Eurowings takes off from London Gatwick with new German routes
- German airline Eurowings will offer London Gatwick passengers 19 flights a week to Cologne and Stuttgart
- London Gatwick passengers will have the choice of more than 230 routes this summer
- London Gatwick is welcoming nine new airlines this summer, including Jet2, AirAsia X and Air France
London Gatwick has welcomed Eurowings as a new airline partner, with the launch of two new routes connecting passengers to Cologne and Stuttgart this summer.
The Lufthansa Group carrier began operating a choice of 13 weekly flights to Cologne on 29 March, offering Eurowings’ only UK connection to the city.
And in addition, yesterday (14 April) the airline added a six-times-weekly service to Stuttgart, further strengthening London Gatwick’s links with Germany.
Both routes will operate from the airport’s North Terminal, providing convenient access for business and leisure travellers, with onward connectivity across Eurowings’ European network.
Jonny Macneal, Head of Aviation Development, London Gatwick said: “Welcoming Eurowings to London Gatwick for the first time is great news for both the airport and our passengers. Cologne and Stuttgart are important destinations for business, leisure and for people visiting friends and family, and these new services enhance our strong European short-haul offering. We’re delighted to be supporting Eurowings’ growth this summer and look forward to a successful partnership.”
Reinald Frankewitz, Head of Network Relations, Eurowings said: “We are excited to launch our first services from London Gatwick and connect the airport with two of Germany’s strongest cultural and economic regions. These new routes to Cologne and Stuttgart offer passengers even greater choice and convenience, whether travelling for business or leisure, while further strengthening connectivity between the UK and Germany.”
The new routes build on London Gatwick’s extensive short-haul network and reinforce the airport’s role as a key gateway between the UK and Europe.
Eurowings joins recent arrivals at London Gatwick, including Jet2 , Air France , Condor and Animawings , with AirAsia X, Air Arabia, Beijing Capital and Pegasus all set to begin flying in coming weeks.
With around 43m annual passengers, London Gatwick is the UK’s second largest and one of Europe’s top airports. It is a vital piece of national infrastructure that drives both the national and regional economies by generating £5.5bn GVA and supporting over 76,000 jobs (2023). More than 60 airlines fly from the airport to over 160 short-haul and more than 50 long-haul destinations. With a declared maximum capacity of 57 movements an hour, London Gatwick is the most efficient single runway airport in the world.
The airport is located 28 miles south of the UK capital and is extremely well-connected, with more than a quarter of England’s population (15m people) – including all of London – less than one hour away by road or rail. A six-year, £2bn sustainable growth programme includes an ambitious plan to be a net zero airport by 2030 and to increase capacity by bringing the airport’s existing Northern Runway into routine use, alongside its Main Runway. VINCI Airports owns a 50.01% stake in the airport, with Global Infrastructure Partners managing the remaining 49.99%.
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