Airport Guides
London Gatwick Airport
Airport Guides
London Gatwick Airport
Here you'll find essential information on London Gatwick Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Full Airport Name
London Gatwick Airport
Address
West Sussex, RH6 0NP, UK
Airport Code
LGW
Country Code
44
Telephone
0844 335 1802
E-mail
Website
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 45km (28 miles) south of London.
Transfer Between Terminals
There is a free Transit train, which links the North and South terminals 24 hours a day. Howvever, due to maintenance work, passengers must currently take buses.
Driving Directions
The airport is linked to the M23 motorway. Turn off at junction 9 and follow signs for the airport. London Gatwick is also accessible from the A23 London-Brighton Road.
Car Parking
Each terminal has a short-term car park with direct access to the terminals via covered walkways; these are operated by NCP (tel: 0845 050 7080; www.ncp.co.uk). Long-term parking is also available in car parks further from the terminals; a free shuttle bus runs between the car parks and the terminals. Passengers can book parking via BAA Advance (tel: 0844 335 1000; www.baa.com). Valet parking is available and also operated by NCP.
Car Hire
Companies include Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Offices are located in designated car rental buildings on the Lower Forecourt Road at both terminals.
Public Transport
Rail: The Gatwick Express train (tel: 0845 850 1530; www.gatwickexpress.co.uk) runs regularly between 0435 and 0135 to London Victoria Station (journey time - 30 minutes). There is also a Thameslink (tel: 0845 748 4950; www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk) service, which runs to London King’s Cross (journey time - 50 minutes) as well as other London stations. Information on all national rail travel is available through the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: 0845 748 4950; www.nationalrail.co.uk).
Coach: There are more than 400 express coach service operating daily from the coach stations at both terminals. The main coach station is located on the ground floor of the South Terminal, with most services operating from here. Principal routes also stop at the North Terminal station. National Express (tel: 0871 781 8181; www.nationalexpress.com) operates most of the services. National Express coach 700 coaches operate to Heathrow Airport, from both terminals. The National Express Shuttle coach 25 runs to London Victoria Station. The Gatwick Flyer (tel: (01708) 730 555; www.gatwickflyer.co.uk) runs to destinations east of London, and coaches operate from the South Terminal station only. There are coach information and ticket desks located in the Arrivals concourse of both terminals.
Taxi: The official Gatwick Airport taxi service is provided by Checker Cars (tel: 0800 747 737; www.checkercars.com). Booking desks are located in the North Terminal arrivals area, and the northern entrance to the South Terminal, and cabs wait outside the terminal buildings.
Information and Help Desks
Each Arrivals concourse has an information desk (tel: 0870 000 2468) where multi-lingual staff are on hand to deal with enquiries 24 hours a day.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Both terminals have bureaux de change and ATMs. There is a 24-hour Internet café in the South Terminal. Wireless Internet connection is also available throughout the airport.
Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants, bars and cafés located in both terminals.
Shopping: There are many shops at the airport, including several duty-free outlets. The airport has also recently introduced a home delivery service and a collection service. More information is available from the BAA Shopping Information Line (tel: 0870 850 2825).
Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available in both terminals. A lost property service is also operated by the Excess Baggage Company (tel: (01293) 502 014 South Terminal or (01293) 502 013 North Terminal).
Other facilities: These include baby changing rooms and showers, a children’s play area, a medical centre offering vaccinations (tel: (01293) 507 400) and prayer rooms.
Conference and Business Facilities
17 meeting rooms are available for hire at the United Business Centre in the South Terminal (tel: (01293) 555 515; www.unitedbusinesscentres.co.uk). There are business facilities, including telephone, fax, photocopy and secretarial services and conference and meeting rooms, at London Gatwick Hilton Hotel (tel: (01293) 518 080; www.hilton.co.uk) at the South Terminal and at Sofitel London Gatwick (tel: (01293) 567 070; www.sofitel.com) at the North Terminal. There is one executive lounge in the South Terminal, the Servisair Lounge, and one in the North Terminal, the Aviance Alexandra Suite (tel: (01293) 507 203).
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Special assistance is available for disabled passengers. There are ramps and/or lifts where necessary. Wheelchair push and provision and help with baggage are also provided on request. Reserved seating is located throughout the airport, and there is also designated parking for badge holders. There is an induction loop installed in the terminals, as well as disabled toilets. Passengers requiring assistance should inform the relevant airline before travelling. Travel-Care (tel: (01293) 504 283) provides advice to anyone who needs assistance and is located in The Village, in the South Terminal.
Hotels
Airport hotels include the London Gatwick Hilton Hotel (tel: (01293) 518 080; www.hilton.co.uk) at the South Terminal, and Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel (tel: (01293) 567 070; www.sofitel.com) at the North Terminal. A new 'capsule' hotel, Yotel (tel: (020) 7100 1100; www.yotel.com), is located in the International Arrivals hall in the South Terminal. The PremierTravel Inn (www.premiertravelinn.com) is situated a 5-minute walk away from the North Terminal. Other nearby hotels include the Best Western Gatwick Moat House (www.bw-gatwickmoathouse.co.uk), Holiday Inn Gatwick Airport (tel: 0871 423 4896; www.ichotelsgroup.com), Renaissance Gatwick (tel: (01293) 820169; www.marriott.co.uk), and the Skylane Hotel (tel: (01293) 786 971; www.skylanehotel.co.uk).
Current weather report - London Gatwick Airport
Weather
Max
Min
Today
51°F
11°C
45°F
7°C
Sunday
48°F
9°C
41°F
5°C
Monday
55°F
13°C
41°F
5°C
Tuesday
50°F
10°C
43°F
6°C
Wednesday
50°F
10°C
45°F
7°C
London Gatwick Airport Transfers
London Arrival Shuttle Transfer: Airport to Hotel - Starting from £20.00 per person 
London Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer: Heathrow or Gatwick Airport - Starting from £38.00 per person
London Departure Shuttle Transfer: Hotel to Airport - Starting from £20.00 per person
London Airport Private Arrival Transfer - Starting from £10.63 per person
London Airport Private Departure Transfer - Starting from £10.63 per person
Here you'll find essential information on London Gatwick Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Full Airport Name
London Gatwick Airport
Address
West Sussex, RH6 0NP, UK
Airport Code
LGW
Country Code
44
Telephone
0844 335 1802
Website
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 45km (28 miles) south of London.
Transfer Between Terminals
There is a free Transit train, which links the North and South terminals 24 hours a day. Howvever, due to maintenance work, passengers must currently take buses.
Driving Directions
The airport is linked to the M23 motorway. Turn off at junction 9 and follow signs for the airport. London Gatwick is also accessible from the A23 London-Brighton Road.
Car Parking
Each terminal has a short-term car park with direct access to the terminals via covered walkways; these are operated by NCP (tel: 0845 050 7080; www.ncp.co.uk). Long-term parking is also available in car parks further from the terminals; a free shuttle bus runs between the car parks and the terminals. Passengers can book parking via BAA Advance (tel: 0844 335 1000; www.baa.com). Valet parking is available and also operated by NCP.
Car Hire
Companies include Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Offices are located in designated car rental buildings on the Lower Forecourt Road at both terminals.
Public Transport
Rail: The Gatwick Express train (tel: 0845 850 1530; www.gatwickexpress.co.uk) runs regularly between 0435 and 0135 to London Victoria Station (journey time - 30 minutes). There is also a Thameslink (tel: 0845 748 4950; www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk) service, which runs to London King’s Cross (journey time - 50 minutes) as well as other London stations. Information on all national rail travel is available through the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: 0845 748 4950; www.nationalrail.co.uk).
Coach: There are more than 400 express coach service operating daily from the coach stations at both terminals. The main coach station is located on the ground floor of the South Terminal, with most services operating from here. Principal routes also stop at the North Terminal station. National Express (tel: 0871 781 8181; www.nationalexpress.com) operates most of the services. National Express coach 700 coaches operate to Heathrow Airport, from both terminals. The National Express Shuttle coach 25 runs to London Victoria Station. The Gatwick Flyer (tel: (01708) 730 555; www.gatwickflyer.co.uk) runs to destinations east of London, and coaches operate from the South Terminal station only. There are coach information and ticket desks located in the Arrivals concourse of both terminals.
Taxi: The official Gatwick Airport taxi service is provided by Checker Cars (tel: 0800 747 737; www.checkercars.com). Booking desks are located in the North Terminal arrivals area, and the northern entrance to the South Terminal, and cabs wait outside the terminal buildings.
Coach: There are more than 400 express coach service operating daily from the coach stations at both terminals. The main coach station is located on the ground floor of the South Terminal, with most services operating from here. Principal routes also stop at the North Terminal station. National Express (tel: 0871 781 8181; www.nationalexpress.com) operates most of the services. National Express coach 700 coaches operate to Heathrow Airport, from both terminals. The National Express Shuttle coach 25 runs to London Victoria Station. The Gatwick Flyer (tel: (01708) 730 555; www.gatwickflyer.co.uk) runs to destinations east of London, and coaches operate from the South Terminal station only. There are coach information and ticket desks located in the Arrivals concourse of both terminals.
Taxi: The official Gatwick Airport taxi service is provided by Checker Cars (tel: 0800 747 737; www.checkercars.com). Booking desks are located in the North Terminal arrivals area, and the northern entrance to the South Terminal, and cabs wait outside the terminal buildings.
Information and Help Desks
Each Arrivals concourse has an information desk (tel: 0870 000 2468) where multi-lingual staff are on hand to deal with enquiries 24 hours a day.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Both terminals have bureaux de change and ATMs. There is a 24-hour Internet café in the South Terminal. Wireless Internet connection is also available throughout the airport.
Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants, bars and cafés located in both terminals.
Shopping: There are many shops at the airport, including several duty-free outlets. The airport has also recently introduced a home delivery service and a collection service. More information is available from the BAA Shopping Information Line (tel: 0870 850 2825).
Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available in both terminals. A lost property service is also operated by the Excess Baggage Company (tel: (01293) 502 014 South Terminal or (01293) 502 013 North Terminal).
Other facilities: These include baby changing rooms and showers, a children’s play area, a medical centre offering vaccinations (tel: (01293) 507 400) and prayer rooms.
Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants, bars and cafés located in both terminals.
Shopping: There are many shops at the airport, including several duty-free outlets. The airport has also recently introduced a home delivery service and a collection service. More information is available from the BAA Shopping Information Line (tel: 0870 850 2825).
Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available in both terminals. A lost property service is also operated by the Excess Baggage Company (tel: (01293) 502 014 South Terminal or (01293) 502 013 North Terminal).
Other facilities: These include baby changing rooms and showers, a children’s play area, a medical centre offering vaccinations (tel: (01293) 507 400) and prayer rooms.
Conference and Business Facilities
17 meeting rooms are available for hire at the United Business Centre in the South Terminal (tel: (01293) 555 515; www.unitedbusinesscentres.co.uk). There are business facilities, including telephone, fax, photocopy and secretarial services and conference and meeting rooms, at London Gatwick Hilton Hotel (tel: (01293) 518 080; www.hilton.co.uk) at the South Terminal and at Sofitel London Gatwick (tel: (01293) 567 070; www.sofitel.com) at the North Terminal. There is one executive lounge in the South Terminal, the Servisair Lounge, and one in the North Terminal, the Aviance Alexandra Suite (tel: (01293) 507 203).
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Special assistance is available for disabled passengers. There are ramps and/or lifts where necessary. Wheelchair push and provision and help with baggage are also provided on request. Reserved seating is located throughout the airport, and there is also designated parking for badge holders. There is an induction loop installed in the terminals, as well as disabled toilets. Passengers requiring assistance should inform the relevant airline before travelling. Travel-Care (tel: (01293) 504 283) provides advice to anyone who needs assistance and is located in The Village, in the South Terminal.
Hotels
Airport hotels include the London Gatwick Hilton Hotel (tel: (01293) 518 080; www.hilton.co.uk) at the South Terminal, and Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel (tel: (01293) 567 070; www.sofitel.com) at the North Terminal. A new 'capsule' hotel, Yotel (tel: (020) 7100 1100; www.yotel.com), is located in the International Arrivals hall in the South Terminal. The PremierTravel Inn (www.premiertravelinn.com) is situated a 5-minute walk away from the North Terminal. Other nearby hotels include the Best Western Gatwick Moat House (www.bw-gatwickmoathouse.co.uk), Holiday Inn Gatwick Airport (tel: 0871 423 4896; www.ichotelsgroup.com), Renaissance Gatwick (tel: (01293) 820169; www.marriott.co.uk), and the Skylane Hotel (tel: (01293) 786 971; www.skylanehotel.co.uk).
Current weather report - London Gatwick Airport
Weather |
Max |
Min |
|
| Today |
|
51°F 11°C |
45°F 7°C |
| Sunday |
|
48°F 9°C |
41°F 5°C |
| Monday |
|
55°F 13°C |
41°F 5°C |
| Tuesday |
|
50°F 10°C |
43°F 6°C |
| Wednesday |
|
50°F 10°C |
45°F 7°C |
London Gatwick Airport Transfers
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