Annual traffic results published by VINCI Airports show Gatwick served 32.8 million passengers in 2022 – which represents 71% of pre-pandemic (2019) figures.
The airport’s recovery is evidenced by its increased long-haul connectivity, with the airport now serving 42 global routes – 68% the number flown pre-pandemic.
Gatwick’s long-haul network was further boosted by an announcement yesterday that Air India will fly to four new destinations: Goa, Ahmedabad, Amritsar and Kochi.
Delta Air Lines also returns to Gatwick, flying the airport’s fourth daily flight to New York, while British Airways will operate new routes to Vancouver, Georgetown and Las Vegas this summer, in addition to their services to the Caribbean, North and Central America, the Middle East and Mauritius.
Jonathan Pollard, chief commercial officer at Gatwick, said: "Today’s figures are extremely positive and clearly show Gatwick’s continued strong recovery.
"We still have some way to go but we’re looking forward to welcoming even more passengers this year, including those flying to our growing choice of long-haul destinations."
