Gatwick Departures

You can check the status of all flights at Gatwick, including cancellations, on the official Gatwick Departures page.

Use our Gatwick live departures table to see what flights left Gatwick today. You can also filter your results by time, terminal, airline, and destination.

Take a look at Gatwick departures for tomorrow by using our handy Gatwick live departures table.

Gatwick airport has 2 terminals, the North Terminal and the South Terminal.

Gate information will be available at the airport on the flight information screens once the flight is ready and has been allocated a specific gate.

Whatever time of day your flight from Gatwick departs, it is recommended you arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to your departure time. This is to allow time to check-in and pass through security which can sometimes be a lengthy process depending on the popularity of flights departing at that time of day. Even if you are flying out at a bleary-eyed hour in the morning, it is still recommended you allow this length of time to be safe.

Online check-in - Many airlines allow you to check-in online from 30 days up to 48 hours before your departure time. You will need to visit your airline website and log in with your booking details to confirm.

There are strict regulations about the size of hand luggage permitted and the items you can take through security at Gatwick. Take a look at these airport restrictions here.

For details about the hold baggage allowance, you will need to check with your airline about your booking. If you have a booking confirmation, this should contain the luggage allowance applicable to your reservation as well as contact details on how to change this if needed.

While many countries no longer have COVID-19-related restrictions, including proof of a negative COVID-19 test, on travel from the UK, it is always best to check in advance that you meet your destination's entry requirements. Find the latest travel advice on the UK Government website.

No, you do not need to take or provide a COVID-19 test before entering Gatwick airport.

With pandemic restrictions being eased, Gatwick has said that normal operations have resumed.

Mask wearing is recommended by Gatwick airport and is still required on many airlines.

Gatwick, the second largest London airport, is pretty busy. To reduce the chance of queues affecting your plans it's recommended that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to give yourself plenty of time to check-in and pass through security.

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Popular airlines including easyjet, Emirates and Jet2 operate from the North Terminal at Gatwick. For a full list, be sure to check out our handy table below.

Popular airlines including Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and TUI operate from the South Terminal. Take a look at our table below for a complete list of operators.

From March 2022, easyJet is operating from the North and South terminal at Gatwick.

You are able to drop off passengers at Gatwick terminal forecourts but, for security reasons, you are not permitted to park and wait here if you are picking people up. In this case, you should use the Short Stay car parks which are well sign-posted on your approach to the airport. You can park and walk to arrivals and pay at the machines before you exit. Prices for Short Stay parking are as follows*:

• Up to 30 minutes: £5.00
• 30 minutes - 1 hour: £8.00
• 1 - 2 hours: £13.00
• 2 - 3 hours: £15.00

*Prices shown are correct at the time of writing.

For lots more information, check out our helpful Gatwick Drop Off Guide

Gatwick Express

The Gatwick Express train runs non-stop to and from Victoria every 15 minutes with a journey time of 30 minutes. The train arrives at Gatwick South Terminal, if you need the North Terminal there is a free inter-terminal shuttle which only takes 2 minutes. Gatwick Express tickets can be purchased in advance online or on the day. You can also use an Oyster card to pay for your travel on the Gatwick Express.

easyBus to Gatwick

easyBus is a frequent airport transfer service which runs to and from both North and South Gatwick terminals to Earls Court/West Brompton and London Victoria coach station. The buses depart every 15 minutes, take approximately 65 minutes and prices start at £2.

National Express to Gatwick

National Express coaches run from London Victoria coach station once an hour and the journey take between 1.5 to 2 hours. The coaches depart both terminals from the lower level forecourt and tickets can be purchased in advance online or from the National Express ticket desks in both terminals.

Many UK airports advise arriving at least 2 hours before your flight departure time. It's also recommended to check your airline's guidance too.