Gatwick Airport is the second largest London airport. Although there is only one runway this airport processes 33 million passengers each year. Many charter and budget airline companies use thisairport. There are two terminals (North and South) that are connected by a shuttle train.
Local Transport
Train
There is a train station in Terminal South. The Gatwick Express goes to Victoria Station in London, travel time is 30 minutes, the Thameslink connects the airport to King’s Cross Station, travel time is 50 minutes. Further information about the train system can be obtained through National Rail.
Car and bus
The airport is 45 kilometers south of London along the motorway M23 (exit 9). The airport is also accessible from the road between London and Brighton (A23).
Express buses leave from both terminals to London, but the main station is on the ground floor of Terminal South, most buses go from Terminal North to London. There are ticket offices in the Arrivals Hall of both terminals for bus tickets.
Car rental – London Gatwick Airport
In front of both terminals buildings, there are counters for car rental companies: National/Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar/Thrifty and Europcar.
Taxi
Taxis are in front of the Arrivals Hall of both terminals. Take into account that the road to London is frequently very busy and a taxi ride to the center of the city can last 60–90 minutes.
Airport Parking
There is a place for short-term parking at both terminals with a direct, covered connection with the terminal. A free shuttle bus goes from the long-term parking area to both terminals.
Services
Shops and restaurants
There is a large range of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants in both terminals. Purchased items can be delivered to your house.
Baggage
There are counters in both terminals for lost and found items, you can also store baggage there. This service is managed by Excess Baggage Company.
Information
The service counters in both terminals are staffed 24 hours, the personnel speak several languages.
Business
Business facilities are offered by two hotels at the airport: Hilton and Le Meridien (see Hotels), both have fully equipped offices and meeting rooms, and also offer secretarial support.
There are various lounges from the airline companies. Public lounges are the Servisair Lounge in Terminal South and the Aviance Alexandra Suite in Terminal North.
Disabled facilities
The terminal is extremely accessible for the disabled. There are wheelchair ramps, adapted elevators, restrooms and telephones. There are induction loops available for the hearing impaired. Furthermore, there are reserved parking places for the disabled and also reserved seating in both terminals.
Other services
There are banks, money exchange offices and ATM’s in both terminals. There is a post office in Terminal South. Wireless internet is present in both terminals, and there is an internet café in Terminal South. There are children’s play corners and baby rooms. The medical center not only has First Aid, but also offers vaccinations.
Contact
Address
London Gatwick Airport
West Sussex
RH6 0NP
Great Britain
Telephone, fax, email
Telephone: +44(0)870 000 2468
Fax: n/a
Email: gatwick_feedback@baa.com
Airport codes
IATA airport code: LGW
ICAO airport code: EGKK
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