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Global is the largest airport media owner in the UK, and we’re making it easier than ever to buy airports either as standalone or alongside national roadside and rail campaigns. 

We have 12 of the UK’s airports in our portfolio.

We’re experts in creating exciting media solutions that reach lucrative international audiences and 73% of domestic consumers across the UK.

Global is proud to represent the following airports:

London Gatwick, London Luton and London Stansted, Manchester, East Midlands, Birmingham, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Southampton, London Southend, Prestwick, and Guernsey.

reach millions of consumers

143m

international passengers

43%

of all UK airport passengers

50%

of London airport passengers

demographics

Businessmen are 40% more likely than the UK average to see Airport advertising in the past week

Of all adults in the past week who have seen Airport advertising, 60% are ABC1

15-34 year olds are 30% more likely than the UK average to see Airport advertising each week

london gatwick

London Gatwick (LGW) is the second biggest airport in the UK, handling over 43.2 million passengers a year.

  • Passenger numbers increased by 5.7% in 2024, supported by a record number of 57 airlines and an expanded selection of destinations,
  • £2.2 billion privately funded transformation project is underway.
  • LGW is the world’s most efficient single-runway airport (55 aircraft movements per hour).
  • Located in West Sussex, LGW is surrounded by affluent areas including Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, and central London, offering access to a catchment area of 17 million people within a one-hour drive.
  • LGW offers direct flights to over 225 destinations across 73 countries, serving more destinations than any other UK airport, and is the ninth busiest airline in Europe.

london stansted

London Stansted welcomed over 29 million passengers in 2024 (up from its’s peak of 28.14 million in 2019).

  • 73% ABC1 coverage, with half of its audience aged between 16 and 34.
  • Stansted is the closest major airport to key business hubs such as Silicon Roundabout and Canary Wharf.
  • It is the airport of choice for Cambridge—the ‘Forefront of World Innovation’—which hosts 24,000 companies with a combined turnover of £43 billion.
  • A £1.1 billion transformation project is underway, including a £600 million terminal extension, aiming to enhance passenger experience and increase capacity to 43 million passengers annually.
  • Offers flights to over 200 destinations across 42 countries, providing extensive connectivity for travellers.

london luton

London Luton Airport served over 16.7 million passengers in 2024, – up 3.1% versus the previous year, with 18 million passengers expected in 2025.

  • The audience comprises 74% ABC1 and 76% UK residents.
  • A £160 million investment is underway to enhance passenger facilities and support sustainable growth.
  • 11 airlines and over 130 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
  • New routes added in 2024 Athens, Basel, and Djerba, expanding its network
  • located 35 miles north of central London, London, it is highly connected to the capital and serves the heart of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

manchester

Manchester Airport is the UK’s third busiest airport, serving over 30 million passengers in 2024.

  • Passenger numbers increased 9.6% year-on-year
  • Currently undergoing a £1.3 billion redevelopment that will increase capacity to 55 million annual passengers
  • The airport has a catchment area of over 22 million people across the North of England, the Midlands and Wales.
  • The airport continues to expand its global connectivity with new long-haul routes, including direct flights to Shanghai and upcoming services to Mumbai starting July 2025.
  • Offers flights to over 200 destinations worldwide, reinforcing its position as a key international gateway.
  • Direct train services from Glasgow and Edinburgh facilitate pax uptake from Scotland’s Central Belt.

east midlands

East Midlands Airport served over 4.1 million passengers in 2024 with nine out of ten travellers flying for leisure.

  • Passenger numbers increased 5.1% year-on-year.
  • 91% of passengers are UK residents and 58% ABC1.
  • East Midlands Airport is the UK’s largest dedicated air cargo hub and second handling approximately 400,000 tonnes of goods annually.
  • A £120 million investment programme is underway to enhance the passenger experience, including terminal upgrades, taxiway reconstruction, and air traffic control improvements.
  • The East Midlands region is home to a core group of 200 highly successful firms with a combined turnover of £15 billion.
  • Located in the heart of the UK, East Midlands Airport is accessible by over 11.6 million people living within a 90-minute drive. Its largest catchment areas include Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire.

glasgow international

Glasgow International Airport served over 8.1 million passengers in 2024 and is Scotland’s second-busiest airport and a key hub for long-haul travel.

  • 78% ABC1 and 82% UK residents.
  • A £350 million investment programme is underway to transform its main terminal, enhance passenger experience and support sustainable growth.
  • Home to 15 airlines, offering direct flights to 81 destinations across 29 countries.
  • Has a catchment area of 4.4 million people within a two-hour drive, encompassing key regions in Scotland.
  • The city of Glasgow is a major economic centre, home to over 48,000 companies, and is renowned as the UK’s premier conference venue city.
  • Glasgow’s Buchanan Street is the UK’s second busiest retailing street.

glasgow prestwick

Glasgow Prestwick Airport handled over 535,000 passengers in 2024.

  • Passenger numbers increased 2% year-on-year.
  • Situated on the Great Circle Route, the airport is frequently used as a diversion airport due to its favourable weather conditions.
  • It has an outbound travel catchment area of 2.2 million people within a 60-minute drive and 4 million within 120 minutes.
  • 4 million people within 2 hours’ drive
  • Glasgow Prestwick is at the heart of Scotland’s largest aerospace hub. The airport and surrounding aerospace cluster support over 4,500 jobs and contribute £61.6 million to the Scottish economy.

aberdeen

Aberdeen is the energy capital of Europe and Aberdeen International Airport served 2.3 million passengers in 2024.

  • Passenger numbers increased 3.2% year-on-year.
  • 70% of passengers are ABC1 and 75% UK resident
  • Aberdeen boasts a premium business profile, with 47% of its passengers traveling for business purposes.
  • The city boasts the highest household disposable income of any Scottish region, reflecting its strong economic position.
  • £20 million terminal transformation, completed 2020, increased terminal space by 50% and enhanced passenger facilities.
  • Home to the world’s busiest commercial heliport, supporting over 400,000 helicopter passengers annually.
  • With 11 airlines operating, Aberdeen offers direct flights to 26 destinations across 9 countries.

southampton

Southampton Airport served approximately 900,000 passengers in 2024

  • Passenger numbers increased 12.5% from the previous year.
  • The airport offers direct flights to 16 destinations across 9 countries, operated by 10 airlines.
  • A £17 million runway extension, completed in 2023, enables the accommodation of larger aircraft, new routes and increased capacity.
  • ‘Solent 250’ companies bring a combined turnover of £17.3 billion.
  • The University of Southampton and Solent University collectively enrol over 30,000 students, contributing to a vibrant academic community within an hour’s drive of the airport
  • Southampton is the cruise capital of the UK and Northern Europe, with its port serving as a major hub for cruise liners.
  • Southampton is a commercial, cultural, and retail centre of the south coast, attracting both business and leisure travellers.
  • Southampton hosts numerous conferences and conventions annually, further driving domestic passenger traffic through the airport.

birmingham

Birmingham Airport is the UK’s third largest airport outside London serving over 13 million passengers in 2024/25.

  • Passenger numbers increased by 13.3% versus the previous year.
  • The airport currently offers direct flights to 129 destinations across 41 countries, operated by 27 different airlines.
  • A £300 million renovation is underway, aiming to increase annual passenger capacity from 12 million to 18 million by 2033, and the recent installation of next-generation CT security scanners
  • The airport has a 20% business and 80% leisure passenger split.
  • Its location in the West Midlands makes it a vital hub for the region, with excellent connectivity to major cities and transport networks.

london southend

London Southend Airport served almost 290,000 passengers in 2024.

  • Passenger numbers increased by 250% versus the previous year.
  • The surge in numbers of passengers positioned Southend as the fastest-growing UK commercial airport between April and October 2024.
  • Its strategic location on the Essex coast places it outside the increasingly congested airspace over London, offering operational advantages for both airlines and passengers.
  • Served by two airlines, EasyJet and Eastern Air Airways, it offers flights to 21 destinations across 12 countries.

guernsey

Guernsey Airport serves over 684,000 passengers annually.

  • The airport offers direct flights to 21 destinations across 8 countries, operated by four airlines.
  • Guernsey boasts a GDP of £3 billion, with a mean gross household income of £75k making it one of the wealthiest airport catchment areas in the British Isles.
  • The island’s population is circa, 65,000 residents.
  • Guernsey is home to numerous international firms, including Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Skipton, HSBC, and BNP Paribas, reflecting its status as a significant financial hub.

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