How early should I arrive at Gatwick Airport EasyJet?

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. Proceeed to you departure gate.



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You may not be able to check in online so if you have any difficulty please check in at the airport at least two hours before your flight.

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We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of time.

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The peak-times at Gatwick Airport in morning are from 7AM to 10AM and 4PM to 7PM in the evening.

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This statistic displays how long passengers had to wait in a queue for security screening at Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2019. In the airport, 58 percent of respondents had to wait between one to five minutes, while 21 percent had to wait for six to ten minutes.

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As you can see, while 2 to 3 hours before your flight might be a good general guideline, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to deciding how much time to allow at the airport.

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easyJet operate from both North and South Terminal - please check with the airline to confirm which terminal you need to go to for your flight. * Flight numbers beginning with 'TOM' operate from North Terminal. Flight numbers beginning with 'BY' operate from South Terminal.

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- You can drop your bags for any flight at any of our desks from 2 hours prior to departure. However, unless your flight is the first of the day, the counters will already be open and they may let you drop bags early. There will be automated machines for luggage tagging in the check in area that you can use, too.

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When you're traveling within the United States, we make the suggestion to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time are listed below, Go to footer note).

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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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You can bring food into the cabin, although we do sell a range of delicious food and drink on board. There's a 100ml limit for liquid food, like soup or custard. Different countries have different regulations about importing food and drink, so make sure you check the rules for your destination.

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You can check in your bags between 18:00–21:00 the day before. You can drop off bags for others travelling with you, but they must be on the same booking and you must bring their passports and all travel documents, including health tests, required for the journey.

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2 hours before my flight. Always been my rule and it's always been plenty of time, usually end up sitting around for a bit. If I just have hand luggage sometimes I might go down to 90 mins.

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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.

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Speedy boarding is for customers who have an easyJet Plus card, have bought Standard Plus or FLEXI fares, or paid to add a large cabin bag to their booking. It cannot be bought separately.

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The airport has two terminals, South and North, with 65 total gates. Both have shops and restaurants landside and airside, and all areas are accessible to disabled passengers.

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The general guideline on how early to get to the airport for a domestic flight is 2 hours. However, those traveling at a very busy time of year or out of a large airport might want to allow more time.

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For domestic flights in the United States, most airlines recommend that passengers arrive at the airport at least 1-2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check-in and security screening.

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The general guideline on how early to get to the airport for a domestic flight is 2 hours. However, those traveling at a very busy time of year or out of a large airport might want to allow more time.

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At the Gatwick Airport: Arrive at the airport early to avoid long queues and ensure you have enough time for security checks and boarding. Go through security as soon as you arrive at the airport. You'll need to remove your shoes, belt, and jacket, and you may need to have your carry-on bag x-rayed.

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