Large hub · London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
A hub for British Airways and Norse Atlantic Airways. Compare flights from and to LGW, see which airlines fly nonstop, and find the cheapest month to travel.
LGW at a glance
- IATA / ICAO
- LGW / EGKK
- City
- London, United Kingdom
- Time zone
- Europe/London (UTC+1)
- Airport size
- Large hub
- Coordinates
- 51.154, -0.182
- Metro area
- London (all airports)
Popular routes from LGW
Airlines at LGW
Hub airlines first, then carriers with nonstop routes from this airport.
LGW: common questions
Which airlines fly from LGW?
British Airways, Norse Atlantic Airways and Delta Air Lines serve London Gatwick Airport. British Airways and Norse Atlantic Airways use LGW as a hub, so expect the widest choice of nonstop routes from them.
Is LGW a hub airport?
Yes — London Gatwick Airport is a hub or focus city for British Airways and Norse Atlantic Airways, which means frequent departures and many connecting itineraries pass through it.
How early should I arrive at LGW?
Plan on two hours before a domestic departure and three hours before an international one — security lines at large airports like LGW can stretch to 30 minutes or more at peak times. TSA PreCheck or CLEAR typically saves 15–30 minutes (US programs don't apply abroad, but many airports have fast-track lanes).
What other airports are near London?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) also serve the London area. Fares can differ by $50 or more between them, so compare all of them — our search shows every airport by name.