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London Gatwick Airport · London, GB

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14min

likely 8–18 min

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Wait distribution

LGW · historical pattern

0–5 m4%

5–10 m6%

10–15 m10%

15–20 m14%

20–30 m22%

30–45 m26%

45–60 m12%

60+ m6%

P50 24 min

P90 52 min

P99 78 min

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LGW Security FAQs

The average security wait time at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is approximately 14 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 21 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 8 minutes.

Security lines at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) currently average about 14 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.

Yes, London Gatwick Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 7 minutes compared to 14 minutes in regular lanes.

The best times to go through security at London Gatwick Airport are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.

For domestic flights at London Gatwick Airport, arrive at least 90 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.