How much time do you need at Gatwick Airport?

two hours
We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of extra time to check-in and pass through security.

Is it cheaper to use Oyster card to Gatwick?

To get a the cheapest ticket to Gatwick, look into buying a return train ticket if you’re travelling during peak times, otherwise swiping your Oyster card or bank card is usually the cheapest fare.

How many terminals does Gatwick have?

two terminals
Gatwick Airport has two terminals which see over 46 million passengers fly to over 230 destinations each year.

Is Gatwick easy to get to?

Transport for London There are lots of options for getting to London by train from Gatwick and with the introduction of Oyster and contactless payments, it’s quick and easy to hop onboard. The Gatwick Express non-stop train service to Victoria runs every 15 minutes with a journey time of 30 minutes.

Do I have to wear a mask at Gatwick Airport?

Please wear a face covering when at the airport. Follow the one way systems, and keep hands clean using the hand sanitisers provided. We have a dedicated team to clean key touch points and surfaces in the terminal. Our staff wear masks for your safety and theirs.

Do you have to wear mask in airport UK?

At the airport In England, it is a legal requirement to wear face coverings at airports. Some people, including children under 11, are exempt from having to wear face coverings.

How much is the train to Gatwick?

Using Oyster & Visitor Oyster Cards to/from Gatwick – the key facts

Can you tap in at Gatwick?

Contactless payment cards can be used to travel between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, the same as you would with your Oyster card. Always remember to touch in and out.

Can you walk between terminals at Gatwick?

To get between terminals, simply take the inter-terminal shuttle service. It runs every few minutes 24/7 and with a journey time of just two minutes. The shuttle station is located close to the train station at Gatwick’s South Terminal.

Is Gatwick shuttle free?

The service operates 24-hours a day, although service levels are reduced to every 10 minutes between 23:00 and 06:00, with only one of the two guideway tracks being used. No fares are charged.

What’s the difference between the terminals at Gatwick?

– Gatwick is a silent Airport, therefore no announcements will be made, so please look at the flight information screens. – The South Terminal has limited shops/restaurants prior to security checks. – The North Terminal has limited shops/restaurants prior to security checks. – Both terminals have restaurants and shops after security.

What happens when I arrive at Gatwick Airport?

If your arrival will be to the other terminal, an announcement will be made prior to disembarking and all information screens will be in arrivals for those meeting you from your flight. – Gatwick is a silent Airport, therefore no announcements will be made, so please look at the flight information screens.

Where to stay in Gatwick Airport?

The BLOC Hotel in the South Terminal provides views of the airport, with the Hilton and Courtyard by Marriott nearby. South of the airport, there is the recently refurbished Maple Manor Hotel on Charlwood Road. This hotel is also convenient for Spots #4 + #5 when Gatwick is on easterly operations.

Is Gatwick the second busiest airport in the UK?

After Heathrow, it’s the second busiest airport in the UK, and it’s the eighth busiest in Europe. Until 2016 it was also the busiest single-use runway airport in the world, but it has now lost this title to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji in India. 46 million passengers passed through Gatwick in 2018.