London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Conveniently situated on the outskirts of London, London Gatwick Airport is just 48 km from the city centre. It is the UK’s second-biggest airport and in the world’s top ten busiest international airports. The airport’s two terminals welcome an average of 40 million passengers a year, with over fifty operating airlines including long-haul operators like British Airways and Emirates and low-cost airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair.

A black and white photo of a sign including directions to the Shuttle to South Terminal (straight ahead) for: Train station, South Terminal and Hotels, as well as to the Lifts (right and left), also there are too Emergency Exit lighted signs

Gatwick Airport Services

Accessibility for Travellers with Disabilities

Accessibility for Travellers with Disabilities

Gatwick Airport is fully accessible, with ramps and lifts wherever necessary, accessible toilets and changing rooms, and reserved seating and is even the first UK airport to house a sensory room. However, if you need further assistance at the airport or on the plane for any kind of disability, you can book Special Assistance services through your airline or travel agent. 

 

LGW Airport provides support for people with accessibility needs, seniors and those with reduced mobility, people with visual impairments, and more. Gatwick’s Special Assistance can make your journey through the airport more comfortable, providing a range of facilities and services to support your needs from the moment you arrive until you take off.

Premium Services

Premium Services

London Gatwick Lounges

London Gatwick Lounges

Free WiFi

Free WiFi

Parking at Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport parking options are plentiful. Whether you’re going on an extended holiday, a quick city break, or a family holiday, airport parking at Gatwick provides convenient options for all your needs.

Short Stay

5-minute walk

perfect for families with children or anyone with heavy luggage

Long Stay

7-12 minute free shuttle bus

budget-friendly option ideal for longer trips and all-inclusive holidays

Valet Parking

Drop your car off at the terminal, leave your keys with a valet and head straight to departures.

Premium Parking

Park on the same level as the terminal entrance

great for those departing from Gatwick on a short break or business trip

LGW Arrivals

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LGW Departures

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Terminal Information

There are two terminals at Gatwick Airport, North and South. They have plenty of facilities such as charging points, currency exchange and cash services, prayer and chapel rooms, toilets and baby changing rooms, showers, medical facilities and information desks. Shops, bars and restaurants are also plentiful, with all levels easily accessible via lift or escalator. 

 

*You can travel easily between the two terminals by catching the airport’s free shuttle service that operates 24 hours a day and takes just 2 minutes. 

South Terminal

South Terminal

Terminal Information
North Terminal

North Terminal

Terminal Information

Transportation Options To and From LGW Airport

To and From Central London

By train

Catch The Gatwick Express to Central London in just 30 minutes.

*Departure every 15 minutes

By coach

Hop on a direct National Express service to London Victoria for an hour and a half.

*Departure once an hour

By taxi

Get a Gatwick Airport taxi from the ranks to take you anywhere in London.

Or, for a more personalised experience, pre-book an airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.

By car

Drive to London in around an hour.

*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination​ and traffic.

More connections from LGW

Trains

Four train operators connect London Gatwick Airport to 120 stations across the UK, including Central London, Brighton, Southampton and Eastbourne.

Buses & Coaches

Taxis and Private Transfers

Gatwick Airport Hotels

Whether you have a lengthy layover, want a base from which to travel into London or have a particularly early flight, there are many on and off-site hotels to choose from at Gatwick Airport:

Courtyard by Marriott

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Hampton by Hilton

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Premier Inn

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Practical Information

Opening Hours

  • Gatwick Airport is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Retail stores: 03:00-21:00 (except for M+S Food which is open 24/7)
  • Food and Beverage outlets: 03:30-20:30 (excluding Cafe Nero, Greggs, Pret, and Starbucks which are open 24/7)

 

Recommended Arrival Times

  • International Flights: 3 hours 
  • European Flights: 2 hours
  • Domestic Flights: 1.5 hours

Airport Codes

London Gatwick Airport code: LGW (IATA)

ICAO code: EGKK

Contact Information

  • Airport hotels: +44 08 713 602 427
  • Car parking: +44 03 303 339 268
  • General information (recorded message): +44 03 448 920 322
  • Live flight information: +44 03 448 920 322
  • Gatwick Airport Lost property: +44 01 293 223 457 or www.lostproperty.org 
  • Park & Stay: +44 08 713 602 427
  • Premium Services Information: +44 03 303 339 268

FAQs

Where is London Gatwick Airport?

London Gatwick Airport is located in Horley, Surrey, around 47 km south of Central London. The journey typically takes an hour by car or taxi, 30 minutes by train, or an hour and a half by bus.

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