How long is the BA493 flight?

The timetable allows 3 hours. Gibraltar to London is 1,748 km (1,086 mi).

Which terminal does BA493 use?

It usually arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BA493 have?

Also listed as BAW493 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 493.

Can I get compensation if BA493 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to £350 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261.

BA493 Flight Status British Airways: Gibraltar to London (BAW493)

British Airways BA 493

Landed On Time

GIB Gibraltar

Scheduled: 17:30
Actual: 17:33

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Gibraltar Airport (GIB)

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LHR London

Scheduled: 19:30
Actual: 18:58
Delay

Terminal: 3

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Landed 18h 05m ago 100%

GIB 17:33 LHR 18:58

1,748 km (1,086 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1748 km / 1086 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:00 · Actual Duration: 02:25

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BA 493 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Gibraltar to London

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	GIB	LHR	17:33	18:58	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	GIB	LHR	19:52	21:24	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 06	GIB	LHR	18:15	19:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	GIB	LHR	16:28	17:54	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	GIB	LHR	18:58	20:27	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	GIB	LHR	18:59	20:24	Delayed	Track >
Oct 31	GIB	LHR	18:58	20:23	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	GIB	LHR	19:34	20:59	Delayed	Track >
Oct 28	GIB	LHR	16:22	17:59	Landed	Track >
Oct 27	GIB	LHR	19:12	20:33	Landed	Track >

British Airways operates BA 493 from Gibraltar to London, a 1,748 km (1,086 mi) trip, five times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). With 3 hours in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 2 h 30 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 18:58, 32 minutes early.

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About BA 493

Route: Gibraltar Airport GIB to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance: 1,748 km (1,086 mi)
Typical flight time: 2 h 30 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 7 of the last 8
Average delay when late: 39 min

Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 32 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

BA 493 FAQ

How long is the BA493 flight?: The timetable allows 3 hours. Gibraltar to London is 1,748 km (1,086 mi).
How often is BA493 late?: 1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 39 minutes on average.
Which days does BA493 fly?: Five times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA493 use?: It usually arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA493 have?: Also listed as BAW493 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 493.
Can I get compensation if BA493 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to £350 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261.

British Airways BA493 News

Incident BA493 - British Airways A320 near Nantes on Jan 2nd 2024, fumes in cockpit

BA493 and Gibraltar GIB to London LHR Flights

Flight BA493 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers QR5871, AY5886

Other flights departing from Gibraltar GIB: U28792, BA491, U26672, BA491

Other flights arriving at London LHR: AI133, FI454, BA815

All flights connecting Gibraltar GIB to London LHR.