🇬🇧 UK Airport Arrivals Intelligence
Visitor arrival patterns & transport connectivity analysis
True Visitor Index™ — United Kingdom
ONS DATATrack inbound tourism to the UK through airport arrivals and ground transport connectivity. Intelligence derived from ONS International Passenger Survey, CAA statistics, and transport operator reports.
38.2M
Annual Visitors
292M
Airport Passengers
+6.4%
YoY Growth
£28.4B
Tourism Revenue
7.2
Avg Stay (Nights)
LHR
London Heathrow
UK's Primary Gateway • Europe's Busiest Airport82.4M
Annual Passengers
+5.8%
YoY Change
214
Destinations
Ground Transport Connectors
Elizabeth Line
18.2M pax/year
↑ 24% vs 2024
Piccadilly Line
14.8M pax/year
↑ 8% vs 2024
Heathrow Express
6.2M pax/year
↑ 12% vs 2024
National Express
3.8M pax/year
↑ 6% vs 2024
Taxi/Uber
8.4M trips/year
↑ 15% vs 2024
LGW
London Gatwick
UK's Second Busiest • South Terminal & North Terminal46.6M
Annual Passengers
+7.2%
YoY Change
198
Destinations
Ground Transport Connectors
Gatwick Express
8.4M pax/year
↑ 11% vs 2024
Thameslink
5.2M pax/year
↑ 9% vs 2024
National Express
2.8M pax/year
↑ 7% vs 2024
STN
London Stansted
Ryanair Hub • Budget Carrier Focus28.4M
Annual Passengers
+8.6%
YoY Change
165
Destinations
Ground Transport Connectors
Stansted Express
6.8M pax/year
↑ 14% vs 2024
National Express
4.2M pax/year
↑ 10% vs 2024
MAN
Manchester Airport
Northern Powerhouse Gateway • 3 Terminals29.4M
Annual Passengers
+9.2%
YoY Change
210
Destinations
EDI
Edinburgh Airport
Scotland's Busiest • Festival Gateway14.8M
Annual Passengers
+6.8%
YoY Change
148
Destinations
Source Markets Analysis
Top Source Markets — Overseas Visitors
Monthly Arrival Pattern
Source Market Breakdown — 2025 YTD
| Source Market | Visitors | Share | YoY | Avg Spend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | 4.8M | 12.6% | +8.4% | £1,420 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 3.9M | 10.2% | +5.2% | £580 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 3.4M | 8.9% | +4.8% | £620 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 2.8M | 7.3% | +3.2% | £480 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2.6M | 6.8% | +6.4% | £540 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 2.4M | 6.3% | +7.1% | £580 |
| 🌍 Other Markets | 18.3M | 47.9% | +6.8% | £720 |
Data Sources: ONS International Passenger Survey, CAA Airport Statistics, VisitBritain, Transport for London, National Rail.
Note: Eurostar and ferry arrivals not included in airport figures.