# LGW — London Gatwick Airport > Machine-readable reference for LGW. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/LGW.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T22:09:45.101+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: London Gatwick Airport - IATA: LGW - ICAO: EGKK - City: London - Country: GB (GB) - Timezone: Europe/London - Distance from city: 47.5 km (29.5 mi) south of central London - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 41.0M - Worldwide rank: #37 - Hub for: easyJet - Official website: https://www.gatwickairport.com/ ## Overview Welcome Flying through London Gatwick Airport often means navigating a space that feels like two distinct entities. In the North Terminal, there's a modern and organized vibe dominated by easyJet flights. Meanwhile, the South Terminal is a bustling blend of budget flyers and long-haul traffic, where rail links help ease the chaos. Frequent flyers often choose Gatwick over Heathrow for its budget-friendly options and efficient rail connections to central London and beyond. Independent lounges cater to leisure travelers, offering a respite in this busy hub. At a glance Handling over 41 million passengers a year, Gatwick is the second busiest airport in the UK after Heathrow. It features two terminals: the North Terminal and the South Terminal. Located approximately 47.5 km south of central London, Gatwick functions as a hub for easyJet and hosts a range of airlines including British Airways, Wizz Air, and Norwegian. The airport's two runways help manage the heavy flow of primarily leisure travelers. Terminals & layout The North Terminal is easyJet's domain, also serving airlines like Norwegian and WestJet. This terminal benefits from an efficient layout with better crowds and an auto… ## Terminals (2) - **North Terminal** — airlines: easyJet, Norwegian, WestJet, Emirates, Other scheduled and charter carriers assigned to North Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/terminals/north - **South Terminal** — airlines: British Airways, Wizz Air, Vueling, TAP Air Portugal, TUI, Other scheduled and charter carriers assigned to South Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/terminals/south ## Dining (21) - **Caffè Nero** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/caffe-nero - **Costa Coffee** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/costa-coffee - **Frankie & Benny's** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/frankie-benny-s - **Garfunkel's** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/garfunkel-s - **Giraffe** — South · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/giraffe - **Jamie Oliver's Diner** — South · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/jamie-oliver-s-diner - **Jamie Oliver's Italian** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/jamie-oliver-s-italian - **Joe & The Juice** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/joe-the-juice - **Leon** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/leon - **McDonald's** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Nando's** — South · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/nando-s - **Pret A Manger** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/pret-a-manger - **Shake Shack** — North · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/shake-shack - **Starbucks** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/starbucks - **The Beehive** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/the-beehive - **The Flying Horse** — North · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/the-flying-horse - **The Nicholas Culpeper** — North · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/the-nicholas-culpeper - **Wagamama** — North · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/wagamama - **Wasabi** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/wasabi - **Wetherspoon Red Lion** — South · $ · 04:00-23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/wetherspoon-red-lion - **Yo Sushi** — North · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/restaurants/yo-sushi ## Lounges (7) - **Aspire Lounge** — South · access: North Terminal, Priority Pass + paid entry URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/lounges/aspire-lounge - **BA Lounge** — South · access: North Terminal, British Airways premium and status URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/lounges/ba-lounge - **Clubrooms** — access: North Terminal, prebooked premium lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/lounges/clubrooms - **My Lounge** — South · access: North Terminal, Priority Pass + paid entry URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/lounges/my-lounge - **No1 Lounge** — South · access: North Terminal, Priority Pass + paid entry · day pass: £40 · 04:00-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/lounges/no1-lounge - **Plaza Premium Lounge** — North · access: North Terminal, pay‑per‑use and cards URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/lounges/plaza-premium-lounge - **The Gateway Lounge** — access: South Terminal, easyJet and partners URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/lounges/the-gateway-lounge ## Shops (18) - **Accessorize** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/accessorize - **Boots** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/boots - **Cath Kidston** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/cath-kidston - **Dixons Travel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/dixons-travel - **FatFace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/fatface - **Harrods** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/harrods - **JD Sports** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/jd-sports - **Kurt Geiger** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/kurt-geiger - **Lacoste** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/lacoste - **M&S Simply Food** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/m-s-simply-food - **MAC** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/mac - **Mulberry** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/mulberry - **Superdry** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/superdry - **Swarovski** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/swarovski - **Victoria's Secret** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/victoria-s-secret - **WHSmith** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/whsmith - **WHSmith Books** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/whsmith-books - **World Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/shops/world-duty-free ## Parking (25) - **APH Gatwick** — Off airport parking · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/aph-gatwick - **Blue Badge Parking** — Accessible parking · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/blue-badge-parking - **Long Stay Parking - North Terminal** — Long stay · £38/day, /parsingtext/hr, £224/week · 10 min bus ride URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/long-stay-parking-north-terminal - **Long Stay Parking - South Terminal** — Long stay · £38/day, /parsingtext/hr, £224/week · 10 min bus ride URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/long-stay-parking-south-terminal - **Maple Manor Parking** — Off airport parking · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/maple-manor-parking - **Mid Stay Parking** — Long stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr · 6 min walk to North Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/mid-stay-parking - **Official Long Stay North** — Long stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/official-long-stay-north - **Official Long Stay South** — Long stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/official-long-stay-south - **EV Charging** — Add-on · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/parking-ev-charging - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr · 5-10 minutes shuttle to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/parking-long-stay - **Premium Parking** — Short stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/parking-premium - **Premium Car Care** — Add-on · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/parking-premium-car-care - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr · Next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/parking-short-stay - **Valet Parking** — Valet · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr · Two minute covered walk to the terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/parking-valet - **Premium Mid Stay** — Long stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/premium-mid-stay - **Premium Short Stay** — Short stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/premium-short-stay - **Premium Short Stay North** — Premium short stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/premium-short-stay-north - **Premium Short Stay South** — Premium short stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/premium-short-stay-south - **Premium Valet** — Valet · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/premium-valet - **Purple Parking Gatwick** — Off airport parking · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/purple-parking-gatwick - **Short Stay North** — Short stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/short-stay-north - **Short Stay South** — Short stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/short-stay-south - **Summer Special North** — Value long stay · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/summer-special-north - **Valet Parking North** — Valet · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/valet-parking-north - **Valet Parking South** — Valet · /parsingtext/day, /parsingtext/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/parking/valet-parking-south ## Ground transport (17) - **Addison Lee** — Private car · Roughly 60-90 min Gatwick–central London, depending on traffic and exact destination · Commonly quoted in the £80-140 range Gatwick–central London depending on vehicle class and time; fixed price agreed at booking · Pre-booked 24/7 service; same-day bookings often available but subject to fleet availability URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/addison-lee - **Bolt** — Rideshare · About 60-90 min Gatwick–central London depending on route and traffic · User reports generally in the £35-65 range Gatwick–central London, usually slightly under comparable Uber quotes at the same time · On-demand 24/7 but with noticeably fewer cars than Uber at some times of day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/bolt - **Gatwick Express** — Train · 30-35 min · £19.90-23.50 one-way standard adult bought at station; cheaper advance and railcard discounts sometimes available · Every 15 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/gatwick-express - **Great Western Railway to Reading** — Train · Roughly 75-90 min when using direct or semi-direct services · Varies widely; often around £20-35 one-way Gatwick–Reading depending on time and advance purchase · Around hourly at best during the day; some gaps at off-peak times and late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/great-western-railway-to-reading - **Local Taxis Gatwick** — Taxi · About 10-20 min for local destinations (Horley/Crawley) in normal traffic · Often £10-20 to nearby towns like Horley/Crawley when booked with local firms; longer trips vary widely · On-demand; availability varies by time of day with busier periods at shift changes and late-night arrivals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/local-taxis-gatwick - **Megabus** — Coach · Similar to other coaches on the same corridors; e.g., roughly 80-100 min to central London in normal traffic · Advance fares advertised from about £5-10 one-way on some Gatwick routes, dynamic pricing applies · Sparse compared to National Express; often a few departures per day on any given route, not 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/megabus - **Metrobus Route 100** — Local bus · Roughly 20-30 min Gatwick–Crawley depending on traffic and exact stop · Local single fares typically in the £2-3 range within the Gatwick–Crawley area (subject to national £2 cap schemes when active) · Every 15-30 min daytime on weekdays; reduced evenings and Sundays URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/metrobus-route-100 - **Metrobus Route 20** — Local bus · About 10-15 min Gatwick–Horley; 25-35 min Gatwick–Crawley depending on stops · Similar to route 100, usually around £2-3 for local single journeys (subject to national fare caps) · Roughly every 20-30 min daytime; hourly or better on night services, with true 24-hour coverage on core sections URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/metrobus-route-20 - **National Express** — Bus · Typically 80-100 min Gatwick–Victoria, but can be longer in peak traffic · Around £8-£15 one-way Gatwick–Victoria when booked in advance; higher for flexible walk-up fares · Roughly every 30-60 min on core Gatwick–London routes; overnight service operates but less frequently URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/national-express - **National Express Coaches** — Coach · Example: Gatwick–Heathrow typically 75-90 min; Gatwick–Southampton around 2.5-3 hours, traffic dependent · Often £10-30 one-way depending on route and advance purchase; Heathrow–Gatwick can be under £30 · Inter-airport routes roughly every 60-90 min; other long-distance routes less frequent, often a few times per day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/national-express-coaches - **RailAir Coach to Heathrow** — Coach · Scheduled around 75-90 min but can exceed 2 hours in heavy M25 traffic · Typically around £25-35 one-way between Gatwick and Heathrow when bought in advance; flexible tickets may be higher · Roughly every 60-90 min during the day; limited or no overnight service depending on schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/railair-coach-to-heathrow - **Inter-terminal Shuttle** — Shuttle · Few minutes · Free · Frequent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/shuttle-service - **Southern Railway to London Victoria** — Train · Roughly 32-40 min Gatwick–Victoria depending on stopping pattern · From about £10-13 one-way Gatwick–Victoria off-peak; higher for Anytime fares · Around every 15 min most of the day on the Gatwick–Victoria corridor URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/southern-railway-to-london-victoria - **Airport Cars Gatwick** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/taxi-service - **Thameslink to London Bridge and Bedford** — Train · Approx 28-35 min to London Bridge; 35-45 min to Blackfriars/St Pancras depending on stopping pattern · From around £10-12 Gatwick–central London off-peak with contactless; varies by station and time · Roughly every 10-15 min in daytime; reduced frequency late evening/overnight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/thameslink-to-london-bridge-and-bedford - **Trainline Advance Fares** — Train ticketing · Journey time depends on chosen operator: roughly 30-45 min to central London on typical Advance-eligible services · Advance fares Gatwick–London can be under £10 one-way when booked early; Trainline adds a small booking fee on many transactions · Advance tickets are tied to specific departures; underlying rail services run every 10-15 min on core Gatwick–London routes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/trainline-advance-fares - **Uber** — Rideshare · Roughly 60-90 min Gatwick–central London, highly traffic dependent · Varies with surge; many reports in the £40-70 range Gatwick–central London depending on time and demand · On-demand 24/7, though wait times increase late at night and during high-demand periods URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For cheaper rail travel, use Southern or Thameslink instead of the Gatwick Express and save around £10 each way. - _Time_: Allocate 10 extra minutes for the North Terminal’s automated people mover during peak times. - _Avoid_: EasyJet and Wizz at LGW often enforce baggage size at the gate, so pay for extra baggage in advance. - _Quiet_: North Terminal provides a hidden seating area near easyJet gates with available power outlets, ideal for quiet work. - _Local_: Transportation to central London could be disrupted by weekend rail works; check National Rail Enquiries for updates. - _Money_: Food prices inside Gatwick can be high; consider eating at nearby supermarkets to save. - _Time_: For early flights from North Terminal, consider staying at the Sofitel Gatwick, directly connected to the terminal. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/LGW.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/lgw/departures — HTML page with live departures