London · United Kingdom
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Gatwick Airport (LGW) is London's second-largest international airport, situated approximately 30 miles (48 km) south of central London. The airport comprises two main passenger processing areas: the North Terminal and the South Terminal. It serves a wide range of full-service, low-cost, and regional airlines operating international and domestic routes.
Terminaler
- North Terminal
- Handles a mixture of international long-haul and short-haul carriers, including easyJet and international airlines.
- South Terminal
- Houses the airport railway station and handles international and domestic flights for various major airlines.
Ankomst
Upon disembarking, follow signs to Passport Control, clear immigration and customs, collect your luggage, and emerge into the landside arrivals hall.
- Follow signage for 'Arrivals' and 'Passport Control' along the terminal corridors.
- Eligible travellers with biometric passports (UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and selected other nations) may use the automated ePassport gates.
- Proceed to the baggage reclaim hall and check the flight status screens for your designated carousel.
- Pass through UK Customs: use the Green Channel if you have nothing to declare, or the Red Channel if carrying goods exceeding duty-free allowances or restricted items.
- Exit into the landside arrivals hall where ground transport, information desks, and amenities are located.
Reise til byen
Tog
Gatwick Express Train
Non-stop train service running directly from the South Terminal railway station to London Victoria station.
- Tid:
- roughly 30 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- typically £20-£25 one-way
Tog
Southern Rail Train
Commuter train service connecting Gatwick South Terminal to London Victoria and secondary stops.
- Tid:
- roughly 30-40 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- typically £10-£20 one-way
Tog
Thameslink Train
Direct train routes connecting Gatwick South Terminal to London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and St Pancras International.
- Tid:
- roughly 30-50 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- typically £10-£20 one-way
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National Express Coach
Long-distance coach service departing from both North and South Terminals to London Victoria Coach Station.
- Tid:
- roughly 90-120 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- typically £7-£15 one-way
Samkjøringstjenester
Taxi / Rideshare
Licenced black cabs, private hire vehicles, and app-based rideshares available at designated ranks outside both terminals.
- Tid:
- roughly 60-90 minutes depending on traffic
- Typisk pris:
- typically £60-£100+
Forbindelser og transfer
Transfers between North and South Terminals are handled via a free automated shuttle monorail; transfers to other London airports require road or rail transport.
- An automated inter-terminal shuttle monorail runs 24 hours a day between North and South Terminals, taking approximately 2 minutes.
- If you are connecting between two flights on separate tickets, you must clear immigration, collect your luggage, and transfer terminals to re-check in.
- For connections to London Heathrow (LHR), direct coach services operate between terminals with a travel time of roughly 65-80 minutes.
Wi-Fi og tilkobling
Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout both terminals for all passengers.
- Select the official network 'Free Gatwick Wi-Fi' on your device.
- Complete a brief registration form or sign in to establish internet access.
- Charging stations and power sockets are located near seating areas and cafes in both terminals.
Penger, kort og tipsing
Electronic and contactless card payments are standard across the UK, though cash facilities remain available.
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) supporting international bank cards are located airside and landside in both terminals.
- Currency exchange desks operate in arrivals and departures areas in both North and South Terminals.
- Contactless debit cards, credit cards, and digital wallets are accepted on all London public transport and by most retailers.
Mat og drikke
A wide range of dining outlets, fast-food chains, cafes, and pubs are available in both terminals.
- Landside arrivals halls feature coffee shops and express grocery outlets for quick refreshments.
- Airside departure areas provide sit-down restaurants, family eateries, and grab-and-go establishments.
- Dietary options including vegetarian, vegan, and halal selections are standard at most outlets.
Lounger og hvile
Airline lounges and pay-per-use independent lounges operate in the departure zones of both terminals.
- Independent lounges such as No1 Lounge, Plaza Premium, and My Lounge offer pre-booking or walk-in access subject to space.
- Airline-operated lounges serve premium-cabin passengers and frequent flyer status holders.
- Lounges are located airside after passing through central security search areas.
Flyplasshoteller
Several major hotels are connected directly to the terminal buildings or situated within walking distance.
- The Hilton Gatwick is connected directly to the South Terminal by a covered walkway.
- The Sofitel Gatwick is connected directly to the North Terminal via a covered walkway.
- YOTELAIR provides short-stay pod accommodation inside the South Terminal before security.
Bagasje og toll
Left luggage, luggage wrapping, and lost property services are available to passengers.
- Left luggage and storage services are operated by Excess Baggage Company landside in both terminals.
- For items misplaced on board an aircraft, contact your operating airline directly.
- For items lost inside the terminal buildings, file a report via the official Gatwick lost property service.
Familie og tilgjengelighet
Gatwick offers dedicated facilities for travellers accompanied by babies or young children.
- Baby-changing facilities are positioned alongside main toilet blocks both landside and airside.
- Pushchairs are available in arrival walkways for use between the aircraft gate and the baggage reclaim hall.
- Kids' play zones and television areas are located within the departure lounges of both terminals.
Fasiliteter
- Multi-faith prayer rooms
- Changing Places accessible toilets
- Free drinking water refill stations
- Post boxes
- Information desks
- Designated landside smoking zones
Nødsituasjon og sikkerhet
Lokalt nødnummer: 999 (Emergency), 111 (NHS Non-Emergency)
- In an emergency, dial 999 or notify any member of airport staff or security personnel immediately.
- For non-urgent medical concerns, dial 111 for advice from the National Health Service.
- If you lose your passport, contact your embassy or high commission in London to apply for emergency travel documentation.
Før du reiser hjemmefra
- Sjekk passets gyldighet og eventuelt visum, ETA eller innreisedeklarasjon som kreves.
- Bekreft avgangsterminalen på boardingkortet ditt dagen før.
- Aktiver en reise-eSIM slik at du er online i det øyeblikket du lander.
- Last ned offline-kart og skjermdump hotelladressen din og bookingreferansen.
- Gi beskjed til banken din at du skal reise og ha med et reservebetalingskort.
- Lagre det lokale nødnummeret og ambassadekontakten din på telefonen.
- Fotografer passet ditt og lagre kopien et sted du kan nå offline.
- Sjekk bagasjegrenser og eventuelle restriksjoner for destinasjonen din.
Offisielle kilder
Flyplassdriften endres. Bekreft alltid terminaler, priser og rutetider med de offisielle kildene nedenfor før du reiser.
- London Gatwick Airport Official WebsiteOffisiell flyplasskilde
- HM Revenue & CustomsOffentlig kilde
- National Rail EnquiriesOffisiell kollektivkilde
- National Express Coach ServicesOffisiell kollektivkilde
- National Health Service (NHS)Offentlig kilde
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