These pie charts show the percentages indicating purposes of travel to England in 4 different airports (Gatwik, Heathrow, Luton, and Stansted) throughout 2016.
Overall, the two biggest reasons on why people travel into the country is to visit family and friends and to go on holiday.
In most airports, the upmost reason upon arriving in England is visiting relatives and friends. With Luton airport (50%) and Stansted airport (48%) having the most passengers coming in with this purpose. Although it isn’t a drastic difference with the other airports. An obvious gap can be seen with Heathrow airport (37%) and Gatwik airport (30%).
On the other hand, the second leading purpose of travel is holiday. Most people who arrive for holiday lands at Gatwik airport with the highest percentage of 54%. Whilst other airports have lower percentages, they remain similar to eachother. Example: Heathrow airport (33%), Luton airport (35%), and Stansted airport (36%).
