Our Gatwick departures tool above will help you establish if your flight is going to be leaving on time, or simply keep track of the aviation activity for the day.
If you're planning ahead and need to know where to locate the check-in desks in either of the terminals, we have provided this information below. You may require these details if you have booked special assistance, are feeling apprehensive about being in the airport or are simply a first-time passenger.
London Gatwick offers various check-in options to suit your needs:
In-person check-in: Have your ticket and passport ready to save time. If you prefer speaking with someone, this option is for you.
Early check-in: Use self-service or online check-in to save time, or check in the evening before your flight at an airport hotel if you have an early morning departure.
Online check-in: Available from 2 to 24 hours before departure. You can choose your seat, print or save your boarding pass, and head straight to bag drop or security if traveling with hand luggage.
Self-service check-in: Use kiosks for seat selection and boarding pass printing. Airlines offering this option include Air Transat, British Airways, easyJet, Norwegian, and WestJet.
Day-before check-in: Some airlines allow check-in the day before your flight. Check with your airline for more details.
Due to enhanced security measures, check-in and security processes at the airport may take longer than usual. To ensure a smooth experience, it’s strongly recommended that you arrive at the airport well in advance of your flight's departure time. Arriving early allows you to comfortably complete check-in, drop off any checked luggage, clear security, and account for any unexpected delays. This will also give you enough time to relax before boarding, reducing stress on the day of travel. Be sure to follow your airline’s recommended arrival time, which can vary depending on the destination and type of flight.
There is only one terminal operating at Gatwick airport so why not check out the facilities available?
Hungry? Well, go ahead and grab a bite to eat before you board your flight. It'll be a nice way to relax!
If you have had a flight recently affected by delay or cancellation, we highly recommend you follow the Compensair image below to their form which takes less than 2 minutes to fill out. You could receive up to €600 in compensation:
