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London (LGW) airport

Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions about London Gatwick airport (LGW)

  London Gatwick airport (LGW)

  What are the terminals, contact information and location?

  What are today's scheduled Departures flights?

  What are today's scheduled Arrivals flights?

  What are the car rental companies that are at the airport?

  What services, facilities and Lounges does the airport offer?

  What are the transportation services?

  Can I sleep at the airport and what hotels are there?

  What are the parking options?

  What airlines serve the airport?

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More Specific Frequently Asked Questions

The fastest option is the Gatwick Express train, which connects the South Terminal with Victoria Station in 30 minutes. Other excellent alternatives are Southern and Thameslink services, which offer routes to London Bridge, Farringdon and St Pancras International.
App-based services such as Uber operate at the airport. Pick-up points are located in the short-stay car parks of both terminals. You should follow the instructions in your app to find the exact level and pick-up bay.
Yes, the airport provides unlimited high-speed access to Free Gatwick Wi-Fi throughout all areas of both terminals. Simply select the network and follow the registration steps on your device.
SIM cards can be purchased at SIM Local, Boots and WHSmith stores located in both the public areas and departure zones of both terminals. There are also SIM card vending machines in the baggage reclaim halls.
Yes, the Excess Baggage Company operates the left luggage service. Desks are located on the arrivals level of both the North and South terminals. The service is generally available between 5:00 am and 9:00 pm.
For items lost within the terminals, you must submit a report via the official online form. If you have left something on board the aircraft, you should contact your airline’s baggage services department directly.
Yes, there are currency exchange counters operated by authorised providers in both terminals. In addition, you will find cash machines strategically located throughout the airport that accept most international cards.
Yes, the Boots pharmacy chain has branches in both terminals, offering basic medicines, toiletries and cosmetics. Please note that they do not operate 24 hours a day and usually close around 10:00 pm.
There is a free monorail service connecting the North Terminal and the South Terminal 24 hours a day. The journey takes approximately 2 minutes, with trains running every few minutes.
 

Latest updates: February 07, 2026

 

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  London Gatwick airport (LGW)

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