Gatwick, London (LGW)

An airport in London, United Kingdom. IATA code LGW. ICAO code EGKK. Terminals: North and South.

On Flyteller:

Departures and arrivals
The map, with 135 places inside it, 40 of them to eat and drink
Walking routes along its mapped corridors
Essentials, each fact with the page it came from: getting there and away; lounges; facilities; terminals and airlines; at security
What you can take through security

The airport’s own website: www.gatwickairport.com

Quick answers

Can I take 2 litres of liquid through security at Gatwick?

Yes. Gatwick’s website says containers of up to 2 litres can go through security.

Is there food after security at Gatwick?

Yes. The map has 25 places to eat or drink after security.

How do I get to Gatwick by public transport?

Gatwick Express, Southern trains, Oxford Bus Company - The Airline and Metrobus route 400.

How many terminals does Gatwick have?

2: North and South.

gatwickairport.com · checked Wed 4 Nov · Flyteller’s map · checked Sat 19 Sept · en.wikivoyage.org · checked Thu 24 Sept

Getting there and away

Gatwick Express: London Victoria and Brighton · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Southern trains: London Victoria or London Bridge · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Oxford Bus Company - The Airline: Oxford (South then North Terminal) · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Metrobus route 400: Crawley and East Grinstead · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Airport Cars Gatwick (official): Kings Cross London · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Uber: London · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Inter-terminal shuttle (automated people mover): North Terminal / South Terminal · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Official London Gatwick Parking · Source: gatwickairport.com
Bus: Local buses and coaches link Gatwick Airport with over 100 UK towns and cities. Most use the lower forecourt at South Terminal, though some also call at the North Terminal, outside International Arrivals on the lower level. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Car hire: Major car hire firms, among them Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt, have desks on the Lower Forecourt of both the North Terminal and the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Train: The railway station at London Gatwick is in the South Terminal, which a free shuttle links with the North Terminal. The quickest way into central London is the Gatwick Express, leaving every 30 minutes for the 30-minute trip to and from London Victoria Station; the Gatwick Airport website has details. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026

Lounges

No1 Lounge: from £38 per adult · Source: gatwickairport.com
My Lounge: South Terminal only has outdoor terrace · from £34 per adult · Source: gatwickairport.com
Plaza Premium Lounge: from £40 per adult · Source: gatwickairport.com
Plaza Express: from £28 per adult · Source: gatwickairport.com
Club Aspire: from £36 per adult · Source: gatwickairport.com
Clubrooms: from £44 per adult · Source: gatwickairport.com
Arrive & Refresh: Terminal North Terminal · from £109 per stay · Source: gatwickairport.com
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse / V Room: Terminal North Terminal · Source: en.wikipedia.org
British Airways Galleries Club Lounge: Terminal By Gates 45–55, airside in the North Terminal · After security · Open only to British Airways Business/First Class passengers and to oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members flying BA or oneworld · Follows the British Airways flight schedule · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
British Airways First Lounge: Terminal South Terminal, Airside · After security · 05:00-21:00, in line with the BA flight schedule · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Emirates Lounge: Terminal North Terminal, Airside · After security · 05:40-13:35 and 16:25-20:25, in line with the Emirates flight schedule · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Gateway Lounge: Terminal North Terminal, Airside · After security · 04:00-16:00; run by easyJet and No1 Lounges · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026

Facilities

wifi: Free WiFi via Gatwick Free wi-fi network, plus paid Boingo and Surfbox internet terminals · 10p per minute, 50p per page for Surfbox · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
wifi: Unlimited free Wi-Fi in all lounges · Source: gatwickairport.com
info_desk: SkyFix ticketing desks in check-in zones of North and South Terminal · North and South Terminal check-in zones · Source: gatwickairport.com
opening_hours: Landside, both the North and South Terminals stay open 24 hours. Depending on flight schedules, security checkpoints shut overnight, from about 1:00 AM–4:00 AM in the South Terminal and 1:00 AM–4:30 AM in the North Terminal. Overnight, everyone must stay landside except transit passengers with a valid boarding pass. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
left_luggage: Both terminals have Excess Baggage Company left-luggage desks for short or long stays. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
charging: Airside, both terminals have free charging points; landside there are few outlets, and seats near power points fill up fast, so adapters and portable chargers are worth bringing. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
showers: The British Airways Club and First Lounges reportedly have showers, usually only for lounge guests or eligible passengers. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026

Terminals and airlines

North Terminal: easyJet, WestJet · Source: en.wikivoyage.org

At security

Fast Track security available from £6 per person at North and South Terminal · Source: gatwickairport.com
Save £2 by booking online vs on-the-day price · Source: gatwickairport.com
Free for children under 2 · Source: gatwickairport.com
Boarding pass required at security, passport not required · Source: gatwickairport.com

What can I take through security?

Updated 2026-09-24