UK airports prepare for busiest-ever summer – and these are the peak dates

UK airports prepare for busiest-ever summer – and these are the peak dates

Exclusive: Fridays in July and August see the biggest crowds at five top airports, while at Gatwick landings and take-offs will be just 65 seconds apart

UK summer getaways take off as flight departures hit 2025 peak

UK airports are set to experience their busiest weekend of the year so far, as schools break up and millions of holidaymakers head overseas for summer getaways. According to new data from aviation analytics firm Cirium, a total of 9,256 flights are scheduled to depart from UK airports between Friday 18 and Sunday 20 July, offering nearly 1.7 million seats to sun-seeking travellers. Friday 18 July is forecast to be the single busiest day of 2025 …