How does easyJet bag drop work at gatwick?

easyJet offers Auto Bag Drop at Gatwick Airport. If you've booked a bag to go in the hold, please go to easyJet Bag Drop to drop your bag before you go to Security. There are designated Auto Bag Drop zones for Speedy Boarding and Special Assistance customers, and our friendly Ground Crew will be available to help you.



At London Gatwick (LGW) in 2026, easyJet utilizes a highly automated Self-Service Bag Drop system to minimize wait times. After checking in online and obtaining your digital boarding pass, you head to the easyJet zone in the North Terminal. You start at a self-service kiosk where you scan your boarding pass, which then prints your luggage tags. After attaching the tags to your bags, you proceed to the "Auto Bag Drop" belts. Here, you scan the tag with a handheld scanner, and the belt weighs the bag to ensure it matches your pre-booked allowance (typically 15kg or 23kg). If the weight is correct, the bag is automatically sent into the airport's sorting system. Staff members are stationed nearby to assist with any technical issues or "oversized" items like strollers or sports equipment. For "easyJet Plus" members or those with "Extra Legroom" seats, there is usually a dedicated "Premium Bag Drop" desk with staff for a more personalized experience. The entire automated process can take less than five minutes if you have your documents ready.

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Yes, on balance, the queue is likely to be somewhat shorter at the dedicated bag drop in most cases. The speedyboarding bag drop means you get your own separate 'premium' desk with no queues.

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Self Bag Drop (SBD) is a self-service whereby passengers can check their baggage directly. With Self Bag Drop, you can scan your boarding pass and passport, and check the bag after attaching the baggage tag in a quick and convenient approach.

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What to Do After Online Check-In. Once you receive your electronic boarding pass, you can head straight to security if you're traveling carry-on only. If you're checking a bag, you'll still need to stop by the ticketing area at the airport. Look for special “bag drop” lines that bypass longer check-in lines.

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Check-in desks close exactly 40 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. EasyJet recommends you check in at least two hours before the scheduled departure time. All passengers must provide a valid form of photo ID at check-in on all flights, including domestic routes. Go straight to security at the airport.

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We've just been away with easyJet and they were pretty strict with the bag sizing for wheely bags as the flight was full. If it doesn't fit in the right size gauge (including wheels and handles) then they will put it in the hold and charge you. Very strict.

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Each passenger can bring a small cabin bag (maximum size 45 x 36 x 20cm) on-board when travelling with easyJet with no weight limit. It includes items like a small trolley case, handbag, rucksack and laptop bag. There is no weight limit on small cabin baggage.

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Speedy Boarding — Board in Group 1 on every easyJet flight you take. Additional Cabin Bag — Bring both an overhead full-sized carry-on and a personal item on board for no extra charge.

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Online check-in lets you check in from your home or office and print your own boarding pass. You can also choose to have a link to your boarding pass emailed to your mobile device.

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One disadvantage is certainly that many people have poor time management and arrive too late at the airport if they check in online. For some, this can lead to unwanted time pressure. On the other hand, those who still have to check in at the airport itself usually arrive early enough and are therefore over-punctual.

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