The airport attracted 40.9 million passengers in the calendar year, compared to 32.8 million in 2022, meaning demand was 88% of 2019 levels, rising to 94% in July and October.
Pre-tax profit reached £403.2 million, compared with £263.9 million in 2022. Revenue increased 30.7% to £1 billion, with retail income up 31% to £208 million and car parking contributing almost £133 million.
During 2023, Gatwick saw Air India, Delta, Saudia, Air Mauritius, Ethiopian Airlines and China Southern commence new routes. This summer, 85 long-haul services will fly to Asia each week, including 26 to China.
