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How early should I reach Gatwick Airport?

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



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The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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The following times serve as a general guide and generally we recommend you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of time. We recommend that you check with your airline for specific check-in times, as these may vary. What are my options for checking in at London Gatwick?

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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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How long before my flight do I need to check in? We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of extra time to check-in and pass through security.

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We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of extra time to check-in and pass through security.

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The peak times at London Gatwick Airport is from 7 AM to 10 AM in the morning and 5 PM to 8 PM in the evening.

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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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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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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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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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The busiest slots are at 6am when flights out start, so at 7, there will be a bit of a lull, although there will be plenty of commuters taking internal flights, especially on a Monday.

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Passport Control: Everyone arriving at Gatwick has to go through passport control. This can mean wait times of 5-20 minutes or an upwards of 1 hour depending on the amount of travelers.

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Can I go straight to security after checking in online? If you have additional baggage besides hand luggage, you must first go to the baggage check. If, on the other hand, you are only carrying hand luggage, you can go directly to the security check.

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North Terminal now houses all of easyJet's flights as part of ongoing work to improve the services at Gatwick. Gatwick South Terminal deals with the majority of the airport's traffic and is the original terminal of the airport.

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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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The airport is open all night so if you are planing on sleeping at Gatwick you'll want to arrive late enough so you can just arrive and put your head down straight away.

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