People who were fully vaccinated in the EU or US will not need to isolate when coming West Sussex from an amber list country.
The change will come into force at 04:00 BST on Monday.
The government say the rule change would help to reunite family and friends whose loved ones live abroad.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it would apply to people who have been fully vaccinated with a jab approved by the EU or US.
Reacting to the news Stewart Wingate, CEO at Gatwick Airport, said: “Plans to open up travel to ‘Amber’ countries for those who have received both doses of the NHS vaccine without the need for quarantine is another small step in the right direction. It capitalises on the UK’s world leading vaccination programme and will be very encouraging news for all those who want to start travelling again.
“However, with summer holidays just around the corner, we are approaching a crucial time for our industry and we urge Government to remove other barriers inhibiting international travel, including the need for costly PCR tests for those who have been double vaccinated. At the very least, if tests are required, they should be the more readily available lateral flow tests or PCR tests carried out free of charge at an NHS facility, as has been done in France. We would also urge Government to urgently follow the lead of EU counties to ensure that internationally agreed, coordinated protocols are in place so that processes when crossing borders to other countries are as smooth as possible, with no unnecessary queues, checks or costs.
“We know many people are desperate to book flights to see relatives, take a well-deserved holiday or travel on business and we look forward to welcoming back passengers in large numbers. We will continue working closely with our airlines to ensure that the best possible public health measures are in place – following the latest Government guidance - so that our customers can be confident that the airport environment is as safe as it possibly can be.”
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