Guernsey Airport
Guernsey Airport is the main air gateway for Guernsey, serving Saint Peter Port and the rest of the island with a compact, easy-to-navigate setup that suits short breaks, business trips, and island hopping. Identified by the codes GCI and EGJB, it is classed as a medium airport, but in practice it feels much more straightforward than a large international hub, which is good news for travellers who want a smoother start or finish to their journey.
About Guernsey Airport
Guernsey Airport is the main air gateway for Guernsey, serving Saint Peter Port and the rest of the island with a compact, easy-to-navigate setup that suits short breaks, business trips, and island hopping. Identified by the codes GCI and EGJB, it is classed as a medium airport, but in practice it feels much more straightforward than a large international hub, which is good news for travellers who want a smoother start or finish to their journey.
Overview
Guernsey Airport is the main air gateway for Guernsey, serving Saint Peter Port and the rest of the island with a compact, easy-to-navigate setup that suits short breaks, business trips, and island hopping. Identified by the codes GCI and EGJB, it is classed as a medium airport, but in practice it feels much more straightforward than a large international hub, which is good news for travellers who want a smoother start or finish to their journey.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport sits at an elevation of 336 ft (102 m), so weather can sometimes play a role in visibility and operations.
- It uses a single lighted asphalt runway, 09/27, with a length of 5,194 ft, suitable for the regional flights typically serving the island.
- Local time is Europe/Guernsey, useful to check when planning arrivals, departures, and onward bookings.
- Because the airport is relatively small, walking distances inside are usually short and the overall experience is more direct than at major mainland airports.
Why It Matters For Your Trip
For most visitors, the real advantage of Guernsey Airport is convenience: it provides quick access to Saint Peter Port and helps keep arrival and departure formalities manageable. Its single-runway layout and modest scale mean you should still allow sensible time for check-in and security, but you are less likely to face the long transfers common at bigger airports. If you are heading onward to hotels, ferries, or meetings, that simplicity can make a noticeable difference.
Routes
Top routes from GCI
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FAQ
Guernsey Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Guernsey Airport is located in Guernsey, Guernsey (Europe), at coordinates 49.430°, -2.600°.
- Its IATA code is GCI and its ICAO code is EGJB.
- Guernsey Airport serves Guernsey, Guernsey. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Guernsey Airport operates on Europe/Guernsey local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Guernsey Airport sits at latitude 49.430° and longitude -2.600°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GCI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GCI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GCI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is La Villiaze, Guernsey, Forest, GY8 0DS, Guernsey, the phone number is +44 1481 237766, the official website is http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.