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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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"My favourite airport for trips to and from London"(119 Tips)
"North and South terminals here connected by a shuttle train"(63 Tips)
"You can use your young person's railcard for the Gatwick express 😉"(60 Tips)
"Best place for breakfast is Joe's Kitchen in the North Terminal"(45 Tips)
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Make sure to buy your Gatwick Express ticket on line before arriving as the queues are huge if you have to buy in the station.
SebastianMay 20, 2013You can renew the boingo 30 minutes free wifi indefinitely by signing up with new username/email each time
The upstairs bit outside Eat in the North terminal is great for wiling away the wait and doing some people watching.
Ivan KudryavtsevAugust 29, 2014Very cosy, "hand-made" airport, freshly designed and compact. Fast security, tasty food.
Rewan PartiJuly 7, 2015This airport is like a bus station. It doesnt seem like you are in an airport. The check in lines are huge, the lounges are decent. Use gatwick express form central london to get here.
Sergiy K.July 25, 2016Good Wi-Fi. Rich selection of shops and restaurants. Easy registration and security control. But sometimes crowded and dirty.
Boring if you're here with a briefcase. AWESOME if you're here with a snowboard! Ask for the fat tired Sam discount for £0.75 discounts in all restaurants.
Social MediaSeptember 26, 2012If travelling to Reigate area, ring Bexleyheath taxis. Very friendly and only about £10 there - half the price of South Terminal airport taxis.
If you hold a British passport with a digital symbol, use the eGates when returning. Take the EU passport queue and head down to the right, through passport control in under 5 minutes every time!
Natali YorkinaMay 18, 2013It's depressing, illogical, huge airport without wi-fi. But in this airport you can find Jaime Oliver's restaurant and maybe you will be so lucky and one of tables will be free:)- Better than Heathrow for just getting to/from London. Good connections by train to London. You might save some money by taking the train to London Bridge instead of the Gatwick Express to Victoria.
Alex SlaughterMay 25, 2019The south terminal is easy to get through. Just remember; if you’re traveling to the US or back, you must take your iPad out of your bag.
Majed AlashariSeptember 17, 2018Airport has two terminals (North & South). From here you can fly to most of European cities. Restaurants & cafes are in the 2nd floor.
Arvid SchneiderMarch 3, 2015A small airport. You can't travel with Oyster card. Be sure to buy ticket beforehand. 15.50£
Aaron GonzálezAugust 11, 2022Quite organised airport, easy to walk around and well, I love to travel but it’s always nice to come home
Alex CurielOctober 20, 2019London’s and the UK’s second busiest airport. Second busiest single-runway airport in the world after Mumbai. Composed of two terminals
Dave MarshallSeptember 6, 2015Sofitel hotel has immediate access to the North Terminal great for early morning departures
Erin PonsonbyFebruary 28, 2015Don't forget, if you have a layover in London, even if coming from another euro state, you'll have to go through immigration and security before your next flight!
RodNovember 30, 2017Be aware that you need at least 15 extra min to get to the terminal B from the A as you need to take an internal overground train. The Gatwick Express will leave you at terminal A.
Steven GutierrezMarch 27, 2013One of many international airports easily assessable from central London. 30mins on the Gatwick Express (train) from Victoria. There're a few shops and places to eat and entertain... Bon voyage! ✈
Rebecca Coker-AdelekeNovember 7, 2014No1 lounge at South Terminal is great for a swift G&T and a relaxing sit down with free wifi
Always feels messier then lhr but well organised and you can shop to your hearts content
Very large airport with good variety of shops. However on the International passport control you will have to queue for 15-20 minutes upon arrival.
Mark LeeNovember 12, 2014British Airways Business Class Lounge gives great airport views, good selection of drinks and tasty snacks
Fast in and out, great restaurants and fairly good record of on time flights.
bact'September 23, 2014Train to central London: Thameslink and Southern Line are cheaper alternatives to Gatwick Express. You can save more than £5. Choose "NOT Gatwick Express" on ticket machine.
I just love the driverless shuttle train between North and South Terminals.
Decent airport, easy to get to by train. Follow me for tips on vegetarian options and things to do in the capitals of the EU.
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Ana CamarenaFebruary 17, 2014Great airport - really big, though. Try to get there early or you'll lose your flight.
LodaMarch 16, 2017Very busy and u can safe time if you buy the train teckit online. Will safe your time- Mark LeeJanuary 29, 2020Gate 10 South Terminal is a little confusing. Don’t take the travelator, walk along the left past gate 10A and there you are .. there’s a group 1 priority boarding lane that takes you to front of q.
If you're flying with Virgin, then go to the lounge / clubhouse and pay £45 to use the lounge, its the only way to start your travels, and get there early too! :-)
JohanNovember 19, 2012New security lines upstairs in the southern terminal. Got through in 1:30 minutes, quite cool. Also FCC train from London Bridge was 10£/40min
Lana MayraApril 10, 2018The location is really handy and they have free transfer (bus) to most of the hotels near by
Everyone I met working for or at Gatwick this last trip was exceptionally lovely! Heathrow better step up their game
Dan MillardJanuary 25, 2017Let's face it: Gatwick isn't the best place on earth, but they are improving it and the shops and restaurants are ok, if not, rather over-crowded...- Zoe BloggAugust 5, 2013Careful of travellers with moustaches, stare too long and you will miss your flight!
If you have a connecting flight and you find your options are international connections, baggage claim, or exit, choose international connections, regardless of where you are flying next.
Fatma SajwaniMarch 21, 2015I prefer this airport than Heathrow, not busy at all. Queues are short and VAT refund is fast. The downturn, no variety in duty free shops and no brands.
Not as big as other London airports but that means it's a bit more relaxed.Well connected with trains from South terminal.
Brad TFebruary 21, 2016Everything about this airport is Mickey Mouse. God forbid you need to change flights. A hellish process established by the airport vs airlines. Also, Vueling doesn't believe in self checks ins. Redic.
Gatwick South is a pretty nice airport, fast and relaxed security and not overcrowded.
Greg YoungMay 17, 2013Great BA Lounge in the North Terminal or try Yotel (a modern hotel) in the South Terminal.
Mary CollinMay 31, 2014Dixons in South Terminal is great. Go find Millz - she's fab and will look after you.
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Gatwick Airport is the eighth busiest airport in Europe and until March 2017 had the world's busiest single-use runway, with a max. of 55 aircraft movements per hour. It serves more than 200 destinations (more than any other UK airport) in 90 countries for more than 46 million passengers per year.
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Places inside London Gatwick Airport
"Jamie's Italian have outstanding breakfasts. Worth arriving early for."
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"It does exactly what it says on the tin! Gets you into the heart of London quickly & reasonable prices. Always get this to Victoria"
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"Frankie & Benny's - need to go to the top floor and climb the stairs in the corner. Nice and relatively quiet."
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