London Gatwick announces new twice-daily Air France service to Paris for summer 2026
- Air France will fly twice daily to Paris Charles de Gaulle from 29 March
- Air France is the latest in a number of airlines to secure slots at London Gatwick next year, joining the likes of Jet2, Air Arabia and Condor
- The new service will give passengers access to Air France’s global network of nearly 170 destinations across 73 countries, via its Paris hub
Passengers across London and the South East will benefit from a new direct service to Paris, with Air France set to expand its UK network through the launch of a new service between London Gatwick and Charles de Gaulle.
As of 29 March 2026, the flag carrier – named Best Airline in Western Europe at the 2025 Skytrax Awards - will operate two flights per day with the Airbus A220, offering passengers greater access to the French capital, as well as its global network of nearly 170 destinations across 73 countries, via its Paris hub.
Jonathan Pollard, Chief Commercial Officer, London Gatwick said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Air France to London Gatwick, giving passengers more choice for direct flights to Paris and seamless access to Air France’s global network.
“This addition, alongside other major carriers recently announced, underlines the strong demand for London Gatwick slots from the world’s leading airlines as the airport continues to grow.”
Jérôme Salemi, General Manager, Air France-KLM UK & Ireland said: “We are delighted to announce our new London Gatwick to Paris Charles de Gaulle service, further strengthening our commitment to the UK market. We look forward to welcoming London Gatwick customers on board our flights and sharing the very best of Air France’s service, comfort and innovation.”
Passengers connecting to intercontinental flights via Paris can also benefit from Air France’s latest cabin innovations and signature French service:
- Refined dining: While all passengers enjoy complimentary champagne on long-haul flights, passengers travelling in Premium, Business and La Première are treated to gourmet menus crafted by renowned French Michelin-starred chefs
- New Business Class suite: Featured on selected Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft, the redesigned Business cabin offers privacy doors, direct aisle access, lie-flat beds and an upgraded entertainment system with larger HD screens
- La Première (First Class): Available on selected flights, the new La Première suite spans over five windows and includes a spacious seat and chaise longue that converts into a true two-meter-long bed
Members of Flying Blue, the loyalty programme of the Air France-KLM Group, now benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi across the Air France fleet. High-speed Wi-Fi will be available on 30% of aircraft by the end of 2025, with the full fleet equipped by end-2026.
London Gatwick recently announced Jet2 – one of the UK’s largest airlines – will start flying from the airport in March 2026, with 29 routes on offer. Air Arabia will also be flying twice daily to Sharjah, UAE, from March while German carrier Condor has secured slots and will be flying three times a day to Frankfurt from next April. In addition, Skybus now connects passengers daily between London Gatwick and Cornwall Airport Newquay.
With 43m annual passengers, London Gatwick is the UK’s second largest and one of Europe’s top 10 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). Almost 60 airlines fly from the airport to over 150 short-haul and more than 50 long-haul destinations. With a declared capacity of 55 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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