London Gatwick (LGW)

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London's Airport in the country with fast access into the centre of London

London's Gatwick is one of the Worlds' busiest international airports. We offer some guidance as how to get to, and through the airport. It is a big airport with continual traffic movements. Security is tight and you should ensure that you obey all airline and customs rules as to what can be carried on the aircraft.

Gatwick Airport has 2 terminals. They are known as South and North.

Find out which terminal your flight arrives at or departs from. A complete list of airlines is available but double check with the airline; last changes can occur particularly to smaller airlines. Please note that unlike some airports each airline does not use exclusively one terminal.

Travel to London Gatwick Airport

London Underground - Tube (subway system or metro)

London's Gatwick Airport is not on the tube network.

Take the Gatwick Express train to London Victoria. Victoria is on the Victoria, District and Circle Lines.

London is divided into six zones with Zone 1 in Central London and Zone 6 in the outer suburbs.

London Victoria is in Zone 1. Gatwick Airport is outside the Zone system.

If travelling after 09:30 (weekends) or all day at weekends we would recommend the Travel Card for travel within London. This gives the freedom of London on tube, bus and train.

Ticket information is provided by London Transport.

Tube Maps: Printable Maps (needs Abode Acrobat).  First you have to accept the disclaimer.

Bus

A variety of bus services run from the airport.

Rail

There is a variety of fast rail services with links to London Victoria, London Bridge and London Kings Cross stations.

 Rail Track - Timetables On-line.
For central London stations insert "London" before the station name E.G. London Victoria or London Bridge.
If you leave date and/or time blank it will give you the next service.

24 hour phone enquiries: 01732-770-111

Road

London's Gatwick airport has excellent motorway (highway, freeway, autobahn) connections to both the M23 (junction 9) for Central London and Brighton and the M25 (London's Orbital Motorway) Junction 9.

Car Parking

There are several car parks. Short Term Car Parks are available close to the Terminal Buildings. Long Term Car Parks are away from the main terminal but easily accessible on the courtesy busses.

Park in the Car Park designated for the terminal and write down the zone and car park details of where you leave your car. There are many car parks and they can look identical.

Details on car parking are available from the Gatwick Airport website.

Car Hire

Facilities at the airport are provided by:

Alamo North and South Terminals, Crawley, West Sussex
T: +44 (0)1293 568602

Avis Crawley, West Sussex RH6 0NW

Budget London Gatwick Airport
Location code : LGW
T: +44 (0)1293 540141

Europcar (associated with Dollar Car rental) International Arrivals, Gatwick Airport
T: +44 (0)1293 531062
Location Code LGWT01

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, UK LTD  
32 IFIELD ROAD
CRAWLEY,   RH11 7AR

T: +44 (0)1293 529111

Hertz Gatwick Airport
T: +44 (0)1293 530555
F: +44 (0)1293567313
Telex: 877209
Chauffeur driven vehicles available

Flight Arrivals

Flight Arrival information for London Gatwick Airport is available on the Gatwick Airport website: www.gatwickairport.com

General

British Government entry requirements for visas, etc.

British Government information on Customs and Excise (Duty and Tax Free Goods, etc.)

The airport is owned and operated by the British Airports Authority.

The official London Gatwick web-site contains details about:

Airport Facilities

Terminal Maps

Location Map of the Airport.

www.gatwickairport.com