London Gatwick Airport (LGW), reported solid financial results in 2025, showing that investment in infrastructure and operational improvements is paying off. The airport’s Annual Financial Statements were released on March 11, suggesting a mixed year for the company.
Keeping passengers moving
The financial statements showed passenger numbers fell slightly by 1.1% to 42.8 million, but revenue and profit remained healthy at £1.13 billion and £334.7 million. The airport believes this is due to a more diverse airline mix and greater passenger choice.
Short-haul flights were slightly affected by aircraft availability issues, but long-haul travel continued to grow. For example, trips to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East saw notable increases of up to 24% (Gatwick financial report). The airport welcomed 57 airlines flying to 227 destinations, a record number, giving passengers more options for business and leisure travel.
Operational improvements also helped Gatwick run more efficiently. Adjustments to runway management and air traffic coordination allowed the airport to handle more flights each hour. This contributed to its best on-time departure performance in a decade, excluding during the pandemic.
Investing in the passenger experience
Chief Executive Officer, Pierre-Hugues Schmit, said the results demonstrate the airport’s continued focus on innovation, operational efficiency and passenger service:
“London Gatwick delivered a strong performance in 2025, continuing to invest and innovate while driving productivity and efficiency across the business.”
Gatwick is investing £1.9 billion in order to upgrade terminals, improve security technology, and to build the ‘Pier 6’ extension, which will add eight additional stands for aircraft by summer 2027. These upgrades are intended to make travel smoother and more comfortable for passengers.
Planning for the future
The airport is also preparing for long-term growth. Plans to bring the new Northern Runway into routine use will increase capacity and allow Gatwick to handle more flights and passengers in the coming years. This project is also predicted to create more than 14,000 additional jobs and generate £1 billion per year in economic benefits for the region.
A new agreement with Jet2 was also secured during 2025, which will operate six aircraft serving 29 destinations starting March, 2026.
Gatwick is upgrading its facilities, increasing capacity and improving efficiency as it works to strengthen its role as a major UK international airport and make journeys smoother for passengers.
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