LGW · London · Terminal South Terminal
easyJet Check-in at London Gatwick Airport
easyJet departs from Terminal South Terminal at London Gatwick Airport. Online check-in opens 30h before departure.
easyJet check-in rules at LGW
Step-by-step at London Gatwick Airport
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Check in online
Open the easyJet app or website 30 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal South Terminal
easyJet flights at LGW depart only from Terminal South Terminal. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at South Terminal main hall
Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 40 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate South Terminal Schengen + non-Schengen gates
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 30 minutes before.
Boarding easyJet at LGW
Terminal South Terminal notes
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Typical gates
easyJet flights typically depart from gates South Terminal Schengen + non-Schengen gates.
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
South Terminal has UK + international food (Pret, Costa, Burger King, JD Wetherspoon), British shops, very large duty-free.
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Lounges
No easyJet lounge at LGW. No.1 Lounge (paid £40) and Plaza Premium Lounge (paid £35) available in South Terminal.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. easyJet offers free family seat selection if booked together.
Known issues at LGW with easyJet
Strict gate carry-on enforcement
Problem: easyJet enforces 56×45×25 cm carry-on at gate. Oversized bags gate-checked for £48.
Solution: Pack within 56×45×25 cm. Use easyJet bag sizers at gate. easyJet Plus customers get larger 'cabin bag' allowance.
Speedy Boarding £8 add-on
Problem: easyJet boarding is by zone only — Speedy Boarding (£8 per person per flight) gives priority access.
Solution: Worth it if you want overhead bin space (first 30 boarders typically secure cabin bag space). easyJet Plus annual membership includes Speedy.
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