LGW
London Gatwick Airport
London · United KingdomICAO EGKK
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is an airport serving London, United Kingdom, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 51° 8' 53.2" N, 0° 11' 25.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 202 feet (62 meters) above sea level. With 165 direct destinations served by 47 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/London (GMT+1).
Destinations
165
Airlines
47
Elevation ft
202/ 62m
Europe/London
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LGW
ICAO Code
EGKK
City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Elevation
202 ft
Local Time
05:31 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:51.1481°
Longitude:-0.1903°
Popular Routes from LGW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | Arrecife, Spain | 1,683 mi | 3h 51m | medium-haul | 422 kg | View |
| TFS | Tenerife, Spain | 1,809 mi | 4h 5m | medium-haul | 454 kg | View |
| LCA | Larnaca, Cyprus | 2,021 mi | 4h 30m | medium-haul | 507 kg | View |
| MCO | Orlando, United States | 4,353 mi | 9h 4m | long-haul | 1051 kg | View |
| AGP | Malaga, Spain | 1,022 mi | 2h 36m | medium-haul | 256 kg | View |
| ALC | Alicante, Spain | 889 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 365 kg | View |
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 689 mi | 1h 48m | short-haul | 283 kg | View |
| CTA | Catania, Italy | 1,205 mi | 2h 57m | medium-haul | 302 kg | View |
| PMI | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 813 mi | 2h 2m | short-haul | 334 kg | View |
| AYT | Antalya, Turkey | 1,810 mi | 4h 6m | medium-haul | 454 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LGW
47 active airlines serving London Gatwick Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
Air Arabia Maroc
3OMorocco
Air Baltic
BTLatvia
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air Bourbon
ZBReunion
Air China
CAChina
Air Europa
UXSpain
Air Malta
KMMalta
Air One
APItaly
Air Transat
TSCanada
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Atlant-Soyuz Airlines
3GRussia
Aurigny Air Services
GRUnited Kingdom
Belavia Belarusian Airlines
B2Belarus
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Caribbean Airlines
BWTrinidad and Tobago
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Croatia Airlines
OUCroatia
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Finnair
AYFinland
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Formosa Airlines
VYTaiwan
Germania
STGermany
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Icelandair
FIIceland
Maastricht Airlines
W2Netherlands
Meridiana
IGItaly
Monarch Airlines
ZBUnited Kingdom
Montenegro Airlines
YMMontenegro
Nas Air
XYSaudi Arabia
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DYNorway
Qantas
QFAustralia
Royal Air Maroc
ATMorocco
Ryanair
FRIreland
SATA International
S4Portugal
TAP Portugal
TPPortugal
TransHolding System
YOBrazil
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Transavia France
TOFrance
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Ukraine International Airlines
PSUkraine
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
Vueling Airlines
VYSpain
bmibaby
WWUnited Kingdom
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to London Gatwick Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | London | United Kingdom | 41 km |
| London City Airport | LCY | London | United Kingdom | 43 km |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | London | United Kingdom | 82 km |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | London | United Kingdom | 87 km |
| Southend Airport | SEN | Southend | United Kingdom | 78 km |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Southampton | United Kingdom | 85 km |
| Le Havre Octeville Airport | LEH | Le Havre | France | 181 km |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Bournemouth | United Kingdom | 123 km |
Other Airports in United Kingdom
Aberdeen Dyce Airport
ABZAberdeen
Anglesey Airport
VLYAngelsey
Barra Airport
BRRBarra
Belfast International Airport
BFSBelfast
George Best Belfast City Airport
BHDBelfast
Benbecula Airport
BEBBenbecula
Birmingham International Airport
BHXBirmingham
Blackpool International Airport
BLKBlackpool
Bournemouth Airport
BOHBournemouth
Bristol Airport
BRSBristol
Campbeltown Airport
CALCampbeltown
Cardiff International Airport
CWLCardiff
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 51° 8' 53.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 0° 11' 25.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 51.148102
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -0.190278
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 202 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 62 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for London Gatwick Airport?
The IATA code for London Gatwick Airport is LGW, and its ICAO code is EGKK. The airport is located in London, United Kingdom.
How many destinations can you fly to from LGW?
There are 165 direct destinations available from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom.
What airlines fly from LGW?
There are 47 airlines operating from LGW, including Aer Lingus, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, Air Bourbon, and more.
What timezone is London Gatwick Airport in?
London Gatwick Airport is in the Europe/London timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of London Gatwick Airport?
London Gatwick Airport sits at an elevation of 202 feet (62 meters) above sea level.
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