For peace of mind, allow at least 2 hours before short-haul flights when departing for Gatwick, and more for long-haul

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For peace of mind, allow at least 2 hours before short-haul flights when departing for Gatwick, and more for long-haul. Add buffers for rush hour or weekend engineering.