Gatwick Departures

How many terminals does Gatwick have?

Gatwick airport has 2 terminals, the North Terminal and the South Terminal.

How do I know what gate my flight is at?

Gate information will be available at the airport on the flight information screens once the flight is ready and has been allocated a specific gate.

How early should I get to Gatwick Airport for my flight?

Whatever time of day your flight from Gatwick departs, it is recommended you arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to your departure time. This is to allow time to check-in and pass through security which can sometimes be a lengthy process depending on the popularity of flights departing at that time of day. Even if you are flying out at a bleary-eyed hour in the morning, it is still recommended you allow this length of time to be safe.

Online check-in - Many airlines allow you to check-in online from 30 days up to 48 hours before your departure time. You will need to visit your airline website and log in with your booking details to confirm.

What is the baggage allowance?

There are strict regulations about the size of hand luggage permitted and the items you can take through security at Gatwick. Take a look at these airport restrictions here.

For details about the hold baggage allowance, you will need to check with your airline about your booking. If you have a booking confirmation, this should contain the luggage allowance applicable to your reservation as well as contact details on how to change this if needed.

How can I book Gatwick parking and hotels?

If you have an up-coming journey to plan for, take a moment to consider Gatwick parking or a Gatwick hotel. We have the best prices on all our Gatwick services, saving you money and trouble.

We recommend having a browse through our deals on Gatwick hotels with parking included, especially if your flight takes off early or touches down late. A room at Gatwick can make a huge difference to your overall trip and it often works out much cheaper than a lot of people expect.

What are the drop off details?

You are able to drop off passengers at Gatwick terminal forecourts but, for security reasons, you are not permitted to park and wait here if you are picking people up. In this case, you should use the Short Stay car parks which are well sign-posted on your approach to the airport. You can park and walk to arrivals and pay at the machines before you exit. Prices for Short Stay parking are as follows*:

• Up to 30 minutes: £3.00
• 30 minutes - 1 hour: £6.00
• 1 - 2 hours: £10.00
• 2 - 3 hours: £12.00

*Prices shown are correct at the time of writing.

Transport from London to Gatwick

Gatwick Express

The Gatwick Express train runs non-stop to and from Victoria every 15 minutes with a journey time of 30 minutes. The train arrives at Gatwick South Terminal, if you need the North Terminal there is a free inter-terminal shuttle which only takes 2 minutes. Gatwick Express tickets can be purchased in advance online or on the day. You can also use an Oyster card to pay for your travel on the Gatwick Express.

easyBus to Gatwick

easyBus is a frequent airport transfer service which runs to and from both North and South Gatwick terminals to Earls Court/West Brompton and London Victoria coach station. The buses depart every 15 minutes, take approximately 65 minutes and prices start at £2.

National Express to Gatwick

National Express coaches run from London Victoria coach station once an hour and the journey take between 1.5 to 2 hours. The coaches depart both terminals from the lower level forecourt and tickets can be purchased in advance online or from the National Express ticket desks in both terminals.

Which terminal does my airline depart from?

All information correct at time of writing. For latest information please check with your airline.