London Gatwick’s ready for the summer holidays with more than 230 destinations and a record 63 airline partners
- This summer, London Gatwick will serve more than 230 destinations across its largest ever number of airline partners
- Top destinations include short and long-haul favourites such as Barcelona, Faro, and Dublin, and Shanghai, Orlando and Cancun
- Busiest days expected to be the first, second and third Sundays of August with around 900 flights on peak dates
- New routes and airline partners continue to strengthen London Gatwick’s global connectivity
London Gatwick is preparing to welcome millions of passengers this summer, with its growing route network giving travellers even more choice for holidays, city breaks and visiting friends and family.
This summer, passengers will be able to fly to more than 230 destinations across a record 63 airlines, with 11 new routes and eight new airline partners launched so far this year, further strengthening London Gatwick’s position as one of Europe’s best-connected airports. This momentum will continue in the coming weeks as the airport is set to welcome Air Zimbabwe with a direct service to Harare.
The airport’s busiest days are expected to be the first, second and third Sundays of August, with around 900 flights scheduled on peak dates.
Passengers can choose from a wide range of popular short-haul destinations including Barcelona, Faro and Dublin, alongside long-haul favourites such as Shanghai, Orlando and Cancun.
Nick Williams, Head of Passengers Operations & Service, London Gatwick said: "We are looking forward to welcoming millions of passengers through London Gatwick this summer and everything is in place to help them enjoy a positive start to their holiday.
“In partnership with a record 63 airlines, we’re excited to offer a fantastic range of more than 230 destinations, providing passengers with excellent choice when planning their well-earned summer holidays.”
London Gatwick has also continued to invest in making journeys smoother and more enjoyable for passengers ahead of the busy summer season.
Later this summer, passengers can become the first in the UK to experience airport robot valets, following the launch of a new partnership with Stanley Robotics. The innovative service allows passengers to drive into a dedicated cabin and leave the parking to fully autonomous robots, helping create a faster and more convenient start to their trip.
In the airport, passengers will also benefit from recently refurbished departure areas in both terminals, featuring upgraded seating, additional charging points and enhanced accessibility facilities. They can also enjoy a growing range of retail and food and beverage options, including Discover London stores – stocked with regional produce - in both terminals, GAIL's first airport bakery and Venchi, the Italian chocolatier and gelato maker, which opened its first UK airport store at London Gatwick.
Top tips for passengers travelling through London Gatwick this summer
- Families returning to the UK can benefit from updated eGate rules , with children aged eight and over who meet the height requirement of 3ft 11in now able to use eGates when travelling with an adult
- Plan your journey to the airport in advance and check road and rail travel updates before leaving home
- Stay hydrated while travelling, especially in the hot weather. Bring a reusable water bottle and make use of the free water refill points available throughout the airport
- If driving, book parking in advance through Official London Gatwick Parking
- Keep liquids up to 2L and electronic devices inside your cabin bag when passing through security – you can find our full advice here
- In line with the Civil Aviation Authority’s lithium battery advice : pack items like power banks and vapes in your cabin baggage, never in checked luggage
- If required, book special assistance at least 48 hours before travelling
- Arrive when check-in opens: typically two hours before short-haul flights and three hours before long-haul flights
- Check your airline's baggage policy before travelling
- If shopping, enjoy 10% off with World Duty Free's Reserve & Collect service. T&Cs apply
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.
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