Tuesday, July 2, 2024 London is served by multiple airports, with Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) being the two largest, each catering to different types of travellers. Heathrow Airport, located approximately 14 miles west of Central London, is easily accessible via the London Underground (Piccadilly Line), Heathrow Express train, and various bus services. Its proximity to central London makes it a preferred choice for business travellers and tourists.
Gatwick Airport, situated around 30 miles south of Central London, is accessible by the Gatwick Express train, which connects the airport to London Victoria Station in about 30 minutes, as well as other train services and bus routes. Despite being farther from Central London, Gatwick’s efficient transport links make it a viable option for many travellers. According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Heathrow is the busiest airport in the UK, handling over 80 million passengers annually (pre-pandemic data) with four terminals and two runways, offering extensive capacity for both international and domestic flights.
Gatwick, while smaller, is the second busiest airport in the UK with over 46 million passengers annually (pre-pandemic), operating two terminals and a single runway, making it the busiest single-runway airport in the world. Heathrow hosts a wide range of international airlines, including British Airways, American Airlines, Emirates, and Lufthansa, offering flights to over 180 destinations in more.
