What's the busiest hour for departures at LGW?

Departures from London Gatwick Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 39.2 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 6569 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from LGW?

Barcelona (BCN) is the most-flown destination, with 1383 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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LGW Airport - London Gatwick Airport

London, United Kingdom. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 39.2 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-02. Schedule coverage: 52 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

39.2 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

Total: 475.7 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 22:00 local (31.2 flights/hr). Total: 403.9 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. easyJet UK (U2) 6,569
2. British Airways (BA) 3,120
3. TUI Airways (BY) 958
4. Iberia - Lineas Aereas de Espana (IB) 909
5. easyJet Europe Airline (EC) 818

Top destinations

1. 🇪🇸 Barcelona (BCN) 1,383
2. 🇪🇸 Malaga (AGP) 639
3. 🇪🇸 Alicante (ALC) 419
4. 🇪🇸 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) 361
5. 🇪🇸 Bilbao (BIO) 320

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at LGW?: Departures from London Gatwick Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 39.2 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 6569 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from LGW?: Barcelona (BCN) is the most-flown destination, with 1383 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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