You can make the start of your journey as enjoyable and stress free as possible by checking in online or using a mobile phone, from 24 hours before your flight departs.
Check in online from the comfort of your home, office or hotel, choose your seat and print your Boarding Pass. Alternatively choose to fax, email or save your Boarding Pass so you can print it when you wish.
You can check in and choose your seat using your mobile phone at ba2go.com, then collect your Boarding Pass at the airport.
If you’re travelling with bags just drop them off at one of the Bag Drops when you arrive at the airport, then speed through to Departures where you’ll have more time to work, shop or relax.
Alternatively, you can save time at the airport by using a check-in kiosk. If you need any assistance our friendly ground staff will be happy to help. Choose your seat, print and collect your Boarding Pass and drop off your bags at our Bag Drop desks. If you prefer you can go to one of our check-in desks.
Our standard Euro Traveller fares include a generous free baggage allowance of two hand bags and a checked bag, giving you plenty of space and flexibility when deciding what to pack for your trip.
And for those times when you want to travel light and make a quick getaway from the airport, we also offer hand-baggage only fares on selected London Gatwick routes.
Fly from London Heathrow Terminal 5 and experience our amazing home. Enjoy some of the world's best airport shopping. Or if you want to relax with a drink and light snack before your flight, take a table at one of the fabulous eateries including Giraffe, Wagamama’s and Plane Food ,Gordon Ramsay’s first airport restaurant.