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Channel Islands · GCI

Guernsey Airport

Every figure here was read on the airport’s own website or a named official source.

Read on Guernsey’s own site · 22 Oct 2026

Independent guide, not run by or connected to Guernsey Airport. Not a taxi or booking site.

Facts below from airport.gg and other official sites, checked 22–23 Oct · How we check ›

Leave time

Before you go to Guernsey Airport

Guernsey Airport departures today

Guernsey Airport’s live departures board

Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.

2 Guernsey Airport pages · 22 Oct 2026

Is it open 24 hours?

“Guernsey Airport already frequently remains open beyond its published operating hours to accommodate flight delays and recover from disruption”

3 Guernsey Airport pages · 22 Oct 2026
4 more: before you go

What’s changing, and is anything closed?

“Due to Blue Islands suspending operations, all Blue Islands flights are now cancelled.”

  • From 28 Mar 2027 “Guernsey Airport will extend its operating hours from 21:00 until 22:30 local time on four days each week between 28 March and 30 October 2027.”

Guernsey Airport · Media centre article · and 2 more pages · 22 Oct 2026

Where can you fly to from Guernsey Airport?

“Guernsey is well served with year round scheduled flight services to major UK destinations and the other Channel Islands.”

Guernsey Airport · Destinations page · and 3 more pages · 22 Oct 2026

What is the airport code for Guernsey Airport?

“Guernsey Airport (IATA: GCI, ICAO: EGJB) is located in the Forest parish of Guernsey, three miles west south west of St Peter Port”

Guernsey Airport · History page · and 3 more pages · 22 Oct 2026

Can you sleep at Guernsey Airport overnight?

“You must not sleep in Your Vehicle, or stay overnight in Your Vehicle in the Car Park, or camp in the Car Park”

Guernsey Airport · Airport car parking tcs 2026 (PDF) · 22 Oct 2026

How to get to Guernsey Airport

Is there a bus to Guernsey Airport?

“Routes 93, 94 and 95, which provide direct connections between the airport and St Peter Port Bus Terminus.”

  • “Guernsey's public bus network is operated by Stagecoach on behalf of the States of Guernsey”
3 pages: Guernsey Airport, Buses GG · 22 Oct 2026
3 more: getting there

Is there a taxi rank at Guernsey Airport?

“Guernsey has a regulated, licensed taxi service with a rank located directly outside the terminal building.”

Guernsey Airport · Taxi page · and 1 more page · 22 Oct 2026

Where are the car hire desks?

“There are two rental car companies with a base at Guernsey Airport - Hertz and SIXT.”

Guernsey Airport · Car hire page · and 1 more page · 22 Oct 2026

Is there a height limit at Guernsey Airport?

“Any caravans, trailers or large vehicles should report to the Customer Service Information desk in Airport terminal, prior to entering the Car Park.”

Guernsey Airport · Airport car parking tcs 2026 (PDF) · 22 Oct 2026

Parking at Guernsey Airport

How do you pay for parking at Guernsey Airport?

“If You cannot produce a parking ticket upon departure, You will be required to supply Your relevant flight information to which the parking relates”

Guernsey Airport · Airport car parking tcs 2026 (PDF) · 22 Oct 2026

1 more: parking

Where can you park a motorbike or bicycle at Guernsey Airport?

“Motor bikes can be parked at Guernsey Airport free of charge (at your own risk).”

Guernsey Airport · Motorbike page · and 1 more page · 22 Oct 2026

Dropping someone off at Guernsey Airport

Where do you drop off at Guernsey Airport?

“Passengers with reduced mobility or disabilities and requiring assistance may be dropped off at the departure entrance to the main concourse”

  • “Convenient drop-off and pick-up zones are situated directly outside the terminal.”
2 Guernsey Airport pages · 22 Oct 2026

Where can you get a fine at Guernsey Airport?

“We may hold and refuse to allow a vehicle to exit the Car Park until all charges due”

2 Guernsey Airport pages · 22 Oct 2026
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Check-in and bags at Guernsey Airport

How early should you get to Guernsey Airport?

“We recommend you arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight is scheduled to depart.”

  • “We recommend arriving at least 90 minutes prior to departure for all flights, allowing sufficient time to complete security screening.”
More detail
  • “We recommend you arrive at least 1 ½ hrs/90 minutes before your flight is due to depart.”

Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 90 min (2 hours with a checked bag); before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.

3 Guernsey Airport pages · 22 Oct 2026

When does bag drop open at Guernsey Airport?

“Available 15:00 – 20:00 the day before your flight.”

2 Guernsey Airport pages · 22 Oct 2026

Can you check in online for flights from Guernsey Airport?

“Some airlines offer online check-in from two to 24 hours before departure.”

Guernsey Airport · Check-in page · 22 Oct 2026

1 more: check-in and bags

What ID do you need to fly from Guernsey Airport?

“At the check-in desk you will need to hand over some identification, like a passport or, driving licence.”

Guernsey Airport · Autism information leaflet (PDF) · and 2 more pages · 22 Oct 2026

Security at Guernsey Airport

Can you take liquids through security at Guernsey Airport?

“Carry any toiletries, aftershaves, perfumes, cosmetics, gels and pastes (in containers of 100ml or less) in a transparent resealable plastic bag.”

  • “You are only allowed one bag per person. The capacity must not exceed 1 litre (20cm x 20cm, or 8in x 8in).”
More detail
  • “Containers must be in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm”
4 Guernsey Airport pages · 22–23 Oct 2026
2 more: security

What happens at security at Guernsey Airport?

“You should remove your footwear for security screening only if you are asked to do so by a security officer.”

Guernsey Airport · Securityfaqs page · and 3 more pages · 22 Oct 2026

How do gates and boarding work at Guernsey Airport?

“Boarding times can vary, but usually begin around 20 minutes before departure.”

Guernsey Airport · Check-in page · and 1 more page · 22 Oct 2026

Inside Guernsey Airport: food, shops and facilities

6 more: food, shops and facilities

Is there free wifi at Guernsey Airport?

“There's also free Wi-Fi and a TV available.”

Guernsey Airport · Check-in page · and 1 more page · 22 Oct 2026

Can you get cash or change money at Guernsey Airport?

“Customer Service Information Desk can offer Euro currency exchange at its desk in the main terminal concourse.”

Guernsey Airport · Batif page · 22 Oct 2026

Is there a smoking area?

“You must not smoke anywhere within the Car Park;”

Guernsey Airport · Airport car parking tcs 2026 (PDF) · 22 Oct 2026

Are there showers and water fountains at Guernsey Airport?

“There is a free water fountain facility available in the departure lounge near the toilets”

Guernsey Airport · Securityfaqs page · 22 Oct 2026

Is there baby changing or a play area at Guernsey Airport?

“Families can now enjoy our dedicated aviation-themed soft play area, located in the upstairs landside café.”

Guernsey Airport · Family facilities page · and 1 more page · 22 Oct 2026

Is there left luggage at Guernsey Airport?

“The airport will only store hold luggage on a short-term basis of up to 48 hours maximum!”

Guernsey Airport · 19 left luggage policy (PDF) · and 1 more page · 22 Oct 2026

Special assistance and accessibility at Guernsey Airport

How do you book special assistance at Guernsey Airport?

“Guernsey Ports provides assisted travel support from the moment you arrive at the airport until you board your flight.”

  • “There is a seating area in departures reserved for anyone requiring assistance.”
More detail
  • “Airline staff will assist as required from this point to onboard the aircraft.”
5 Guernsey Airport pages · 22 Oct 2026

Blue Badge drop-off and parking at Guernsey Airport

“There are 6 reserved spaces for ‘blue badge’ holders”

  • “Six reserved spaces for 'Blue Badge' holders in the main car park.”
More detail
  • “Bays reserved for Blue Badge drivers (disabled drivers or passengers) should be only used by Blue Badge holders.”
3 Guernsey Airport pages · 22 Oct 2026

Does Guernsey Airport use the Sunflower lanyard?

“Lanyards/Cards/Badges are available from the Airport Information Desk in the Terminal.”

2 Guernsey Airport pages · 22 Oct 2026

Contact and lost property at Guernsey Airport

How do you contact Guernsey Airport?

“Information desk opening times: 09.00 - 18.00 Daily.”

9 Guernsey Airport pages · 22 Oct 2026

Hand luggage and liquids at Guernsey: the container size, whether you still need the clear bag, and what comes out of your bag, from Guernsey’s own pages.

How Guernsey compares on drop-off charges: what every airport we cover publishes about stopping at the terminal, every charge read from the airport’s own page and dated.