Passengers will be able to enjoy a new direct service to the European capital in 2026.

Air France is the latest in a number of airlines to secure slots at the Sussex airport, with the new route direct from London Gatwick to Charles de Gaulle.

Gatwick Airport announces new flights to Paris with Air France

The new route will fly from March 29, with Air France operating two flights per day with the Airbus A220.

Passengers will also be able to enjoy intercontinental flights via Paris, and will benefit from Air France’s latest cabin innovations and French service.

Air France offers refined dining, with all passengers enjoying complimentary champagne on long-haul flights.

Passengers travelling in Premium, Business and La Première (First Clas) are treated to gourmet menus crafted by renowned French Michelin-starred chefs.

Members of Flying Blue, the loyalty programme of the Air France-KLM Group, also now benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi across the Air France fleet.

Air France joins the likes of Jet2, Air Arabia and Condor to join London Gatwick from 2026.

London Gatwick also recently announced that Jet2, one of the UK’s largest airlines, will start flying from the airport in March 2026, with 29 routes on offer.

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Air Arabia will also be flying twice daily to Sharjah, UAE, from March, while German carrier Condor has secured slots and will be flying three times a day to Frankfurt from next April.

Skybus also now connects passengers daily between London Gatwick and Cornwall Airport, in Newquay.

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On the new Paris flights with Air France, Jonathan Pollard, Chief Commercial Officer, London Gatwick, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Air France to London Gatwick, giving passengers more choice for direct flights to Paris and seamless access to Air France’s global network.

“This addition, alongside other major carriers recently announced, underlines the strong demand for London Gatwick slots from the world’s leading airlines as the airport continues to grow.”

Jérôme Salemi, General Manager, Air France-KLM UK & Ireland, added: “We are delighted to announce our new London Gatwick to Paris Charles de Gaulle service, further strengthening our commitment to the UK market.

“We look forward to welcoming London Gatwick customers on board our flights and sharing the very best of Air France’s service, comfort and innovation.”