Airport Travel Guide
LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London, UK

TZ Europe/London (GMT/BST) · 30 mi / 48 km to Central London

2
Terminals
50+
Airlines served
5+
Nearby hotels listed
12
Rental car brands

Overview

London's second-busiest airport, popular with leisure and low-cost carriers, split across North and South terminals connected by a free monorail shuttle.

MAP

Terminals

North Terminal

Home to easyJet and several long-haul leisure carriers.

South Terminal

Gatwick's larger terminal, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic short-haul.

Airlines serving London

easyJetBritish AirwaysVirgin AtlanticTUI AirwaysNorwegianWizz AirVuelingEVA Air

Lounges

  • No1 Lounge (South Terminal)
  • Escape Lounge (North and South Terminals)
  • British Airways Galleries (South Terminal)

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout both terminals with unlimited browsing time.

Parking overview

Long-term, short-term, and off-site parking are all available at LGW. See the full parking guide for prices and walking distances.

£20–30/day
Long-term / day
£5/hr, £45 max/day
Short-term
£6–12/day
Off-site / day

Transportation overview

See the full transportation guide for step-by-step directions, travel times, and cost estimates into London.

Nearby hotels

0.1 mi (South Terminal, on-site) from LGW

Sofitel London Gatwick

Luxury

Free shuttleParking on-siteBreakfast included
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0.2 mi (South Terminal, on-site) from LGW

Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Upscale

Free shuttleParking on-site
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0.5 mi from LGW

Premier Inn Gatwick North Terminal

Budget

Free shuttleParking on-siteBreakfast included
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Car rentals

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get between Gatwick's North and South terminals?

A free automated monorail shuttle runs between the two terminals in under three minutes and is accessible after security for connecting passengers.

What's the quickest train from Gatwick to London?

The Gatwick Express runs nonstop to Victoria in about 30 minutes, while Southern and Thameslink services are cheaper but make additional stops.

Which hotels connect directly to a Gatwick terminal?

The Sofitel and Hilton both sit directly on South Terminal, reachable without stepping outside.