London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport lies approximately 45 kilometres south of central London, in West Sussex, England. It serves as the United Kingdom's second busiest airport and a major gateway to the capital, complementing Heathrow. The site began commercial operations in the 1930s, with the modern terminal era beginning in 1958 following a comprehensive redevelopment that established Gatwick as a significant international airport.
About London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport lies approximately 45 kilometres south of central London, in West Sussex, England. It serves as the United Kingdom's second busiest airport and a major gateway to the capital, complementing Heathrow. The site began commercial operations in the 1930s, with the modern terminal era beginning in 1958 following a comprehensive redevelopment that established Gatwick as a significant international airport.
Gatwick operates two terminals: North and South, connected by an automated inter-terminal transit system. The South Terminal handles a mix of short and long-haul services, while the North Terminal accommodates additional carriers and routes. The airport functions on a single main runway, with a secondary standby runway used when the primary is unavailable. Operations run 24 hours, subject to night-time noise restrictions.
Overview
London Gatwick Airport lies approximately 45 kilometres south of central London, in West Sussex, England. It serves as the United Kingdom's second busiest airport and a major gateway to the capital, complementing Heathrow. The site began commercial operations in the 1930s, with the modern terminal era beginning in 1958 following a comprehensive redevelopment that established Gatwick as a significant international airport.
Airlines
Gatwick is a major base for easyJet, which maintains its largest operation here, alongside British Airways short and long-haul services and TUI Airways leisure flights. Wizz Air, Vueling, Norse Atlantic Airways and Ryanair operate substantial schedules, while international carriers including Emirates, WestJet, Cathay Pacific and various European flag carriers connect the airport to destinations across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia.
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FAQ
London Gatwick 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
- London Gatwick Airport is located in London, United Kingdom (Europe), at coordinates 51.160°, -0.160°.
- Its IATA code is LGW and its ICAO code is EGKK.
- London Gatwick Airport serves London, United Kingdom. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- London Gatwick Airport operates on Europe/London 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.
- London Gatwick Airport sits at latitude 51.160° and longitude -0.160°. 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 LGW. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for LGW is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from LGW on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United Kingdom. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.