Winter sun, snow and seasonal cheer with new routes from London Gatwick
- Passengers have a choice of 229 destinations they can fly to from London Gatwick this winter
- London Gatwick is welcoming seven new short haul services to festive destinations across Europe and Africa, alongside three new long-haul services to Asia and the Caribbean
- New short-haul routes include exciting new destinations in Germany, Poland and Moldova
From winter sports resorts and festive Christmas markets to winter sunshine escapes, millions of passengers will embark on journeys to a diverse range of destinations from London Gatwick this winter.
Passengers can choose from seven new short-haul services at London Gatwick this winter, including four brand new destinations, alongside three new long-haul options.
New destinations:
Nuremberg, Germany (easyJet) – Bavarian city known for its bustling Christmas markets and deeply moving history
Gdansk, Poland (Jet2) – Known for its colourful merchant houses, amber trade, and winner of the Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2025 competition
Colombo, Sri Lanka (British Airways) – Sri Lanka’s largest city, known for its fascinating wildlife, white sand beaches and UNESCO World heritage sites (long-haul)
Chisinau, Moldova (Wizz Air) – One of the greenest capitals in Europe, known for its festive light displays, scenic lakes, and some of the largest underground wine cellars in the world
New services:
Rovaniemi, Finland (British Airways) – Stunning landscape to see the Northern Lights and the official hometown of Santa Claus
Kuusamo, Finland (AirBaltic) – Popular winter sports destination with plenty of national parks to explore
Lyon, France (TUI) – Gateway to the Alps for skiing and hiking, alongside Christmas markets and their famous Festival of Lights
Hurghada, Egypt (Wizz Air) – A coastal haven known for its Red Sea scuba diving, buzzing marina and desert safaris – perfect for some winter sun
Bridgetown, Barbados (British Airways) –Gateway to the rest of the Caribbean with golden beaches and turquoise waters - perfect for a Caribbean Christmas
Phuket, Thailand (Norse) – Thailand's largest island, with vibrant night life, stunning beaches and island hopping to enjoy, far away from the UK’s cold winter months
These additions contribute to London Gatwick's network of 229 destinations, including more than 50 long-haul, over 160 short haul, and 10 domestic routes, giving a wide choice of travel options for both business and leisure passengers flying from London Gatwick.
Jonny Macneal, Head of Aviation Development, London Gatwick said: "We're delighted to be expanding both our short- and long-haul networks to offer a wide range of choice for our passengers this winter.
"From chasing the winter sun, to popular winter sports hotspots, and festive Christmas markets, our enhanced connectivity this winter enables passengers' greater flexibility when planning their winter getaways.”
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%.
VINCI Airports, as the leading private airport operator in the world, manages the development and operation of more than 70 airports located in 14 countries. VINCI Airports draws on its expertise as a comprehensive integrator to develop, finance, build and operate airports, leveraging its investment capability and know-how to optimise operational performance and modernise infrastructure while bringing about their environmental transition. In 2016, VINCI Airports became the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy, setting itself the aim of reaching zero net emissions (scope 1 and 2) across the network by 2050 while supporting the territories’ local climate transition.
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