Gatwick Airport will reopen its South Terminal on 27 March 2022 to help meet the expected strong demand this summer and beyond as confidence in international travel returns.
Flights have been operating solely from the airport’s North Terminal since 15 June 2020 to save on costs, but activity will return to the South Terminal as Gatwick enters what it expects to be a busy summer season.
British Airways has already announced it will restart short-haul services from Gatwick from 29 March, with 35 new European routes added. BA’s low-cost sister airline, Vueling, will also expand its operations, adding five new short-haul routes and basing three aircraft at Gatwick.
Wizz Air will significantly increase its operations with 18 new routes, while easyJet, Gatwick’s biggest airline, has also taken up more slots and plans to operate its busiest-ever schedule from the airport.
“After an incredibly challenging two years for the airport, our partners, local communities and the entire aviation industry, we are delighted to be reopening our South Terminal next month,” said Stewart Wingate, Chief Executive Officer, Gatwick Airport.
“Following some major announcements from our airlines about significantly increased flying schedules, and from Government on removing travel restrictions and airport slot regulations, we can now look forward to once again operating a busy Gatwick this summer and beyond. With our airlines now operating hugely increased flying programmes, our passengers can once again choose from a fantastic range of destinations – both short and long haul – whether booking a holiday, family visit, business trip, or that bucket list adventure they have dreamt of for years. It may, however, take time for consumer confidence to fully recover, so I urge Government to make 2022 the year when all travel restrictions are removed, including the unpopular passenger locator form and other remaining barriers to free travel.”
