Gatwick Remains Worst UK Airport for Flight Delays
22nd April 2025
Departures were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024, according to date from the Civil Aviation Authority, CAA. The airport is used by many ski charter…
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Departures were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024, according to date from the Civil Aviation Authority, CAA.
The airport is used by many ski charter flights and easyJet is based at the airport.
“Air traffic control restrictions in other parts of Europe have continued to impact the airport,” said a Gatwick Airport spokesperson.
“Together with our airlines, we’ve put in place a robust plan… to improve on-time performance further in 2025.”
The 10 worst UK airports on average for delays are:
- Gatwick – 23.6 minutes
- Stansted – 20.3 minutes
- Manchester – 20.3 minutes
- Southend – 20 minutes
- Birmingham – 19.9 minutes
- Bournemouth – 18.9 minutes
- Bristol – 18.8 minutes
- Cardiff – 18.6 minutes
- Luton – 18.6 minutes
- Heathrow – 18 minutes
Gatwick airport. Image © PlanetSKI
