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LGW Airport - London Gatwick Airport

London, United Kingdom. Departures peak at 09:00 local, averaging 38.3 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 7 days observed.

Peak departure hour
09:00
38.3 flights/hr
Quietest active hour
01:00
1 flights/hr
Traffic score
88/100
Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days
0003060912151821

Total: 460.8 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour
0003060912151821
Weekend avg per hour
0003060912151821

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days
0003060912151821

Peak arrival hour: 12:00 local (27.3 flights/hr). Total: 364.4 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

  1. 1. easyJet UK (U2) 478
  2. 2. British Airways (BA) 222
  3. 3. Iberia - Lineas Aereas de Espana (IB) 77
  4. 4. easyJet Europe Airline (EC) 69
  5. 5. Vueling Airlines (VY) 68

Top destinations

  1. 1. 🇪🇸 Barcelona (BCN) 46
  2. 2. 🇪🇸 Malaga (AGP) 21
  3. 3. 🇪🇸 Alicante (ALC) 16
  4. 4. 🇪🇸 Madrid (MAD) 15
  5. 5. 🇪🇸 Bilbao (BIO) 12

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at LGW?
Departures from London Gatwick Airport peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 38.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of LGW?
The quietest hour with regular service is 01:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from LGW?
easyJet UK (U2) is the largest operator at London Gatwick Airport, with 478 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from LGW?
Barcelona (BCN) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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