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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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    Niclas A.
    "My favourite airport for trips to and from London"(118 Tips)
    Salwan F.
    "North and South terminals here connected by a shuttle train"(63 Tips)
    David S.
    "You can use your young person's railcard for the Gatwick express 😉"(60 Tips)
    David B.
    "Best place for breakfast is Joe's Kitchen in the North Terminal"(45 Tips)
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  • Eduardo G.heart icon on user image
    As I could note, this airport has the cheapest airlines traveling around the world, we come from Mexico and the price was really good. The airport is so well organised, but in my opinion need more ads
    Upvoted 2 days ago
  • Reeta H.
    Reeta HirvonenSeptember 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Day travelcard for Gatwick Airport + zones 1-6. It might be cheaper than a direct ticket to your destination, and you can use it the whole day on tube, train and buses! Buy one also for return!
    Upvoted 6 days ago
  • Ricardo L.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo LucianoJune 15, 2018
    There is a free shuttle that connects the north and south terminal, also a terminal that goes to Victoria station. Plenty of places to have a snack at the airport.
    Upvoted Jan 10
  • Y.Arman B.
    Y.Arman BarlasNovember 28, 2016
    They have Gatwick Express. Gatwick Express is the fastest rail link between the airport and central London. Non-stop trains run to and from London Victoria every 15 minutes and take 30 minutes.
    Upvoted Jan 9
  • Alex S.
    Alex SnellingOctober 2, 2013
    Gatwick has free shower facilities for all. The shower is located near the Giraffe restaurant and Beehive pub, use the inter phone to get security to unlock it for you. Bring your own towel and soap
  • Ernest L.
    Ernest LučinskasMarch 24, 2014
    Don't sleep in the terminal! Hampton by Hilton is a brand new hotel opened only 2 months ago, has a tunnel connection to the north terminal and offers a standard queen room for £79 with breakfast.
  • Tony T.
    Tony TandeskiMay 29, 2018
    Small enough that it’s easy to get around and catch your next flight, but big enough to have plenty of restaurants and amenities. Tons of places to eat, drink, or shop once you get through security.
  • Dr.Annaheart icon on user image
    Dr.AnnaNovember 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Moving from the South to the North terminal is easy and fast by shuttle. There is a train comes from London as well. Is it's cheaper than getting a taxi an the same time costing
  • Ale D.heart icon on user image
    Ale DJune 20, 2018
    DO NOT take Gatwick Express. There is a Thameslink service that takes the SAME time to get into London, and costs half the price of the Gatwick Express.
  • Simónir G.heart icon on user image
    Simónir GJanuary 3, 2019
    Been here 100+ times
    Fill up your water bottles for free from the “fountains” either right after security or outside the toilets on the first floor above Boots in the North Terminal
  • Avonheart icon on user image
    AvonMarch 15, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Easy direct Thameslink train ride from London Bridge (2 stops) or London St Pancras (overnight 5 stops). For around £7.80 each way when booked in advance or £5.40 each with Two Together Railcard.
  • DoubleDeuceheart icon on user image
    DoubleDeuceOctober 20, 2018
    This place is a chaotic zoo. But the train ride into the City is quick and fairly easy so it's worth the reduced airline ticket price.
    Upvoted Jan 3
  • Neo
    NeoJune 17, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Security at LGW is always quick and efficient. Well thought layout, friendly and knowledgable stuff. Other London airports should take some inspirations, from here!
  • Paul G.heart icon on user image
    Paul GallagherMarch 28, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Convenience is the embedded train station with fast direct services to Clapham Junction, Victoria and London Bridge stations. ✈️
  • Thiso
    ThisoSeptember 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Your passport will be more helpful than your ID to reach quickly the exit thanks to the ePassport gates. Big airport, but smartly structured and fast service at the security control area!
  • Katarína D.
    Katarína DedinskáSeptember 16, 2016
    Veeery crowdy, but also lot of facilities. Clean bathrooms. Use easybus to go from/to the city or if train is your option use Southern - cheaper than Gatwick express and just slightly longer
  • Will S.heart icon on user image
    Will St MartinOctober 13, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    They make it so easy for the customer to go through security. The duty free area is huge w. a great selection of restaurants! They need to improve the train tickets area though, it's always very busy!
  • Jeanette M.
    Go up to the weatherspoons, south terminal for a window view and watch the world rush by. Make sure you ask whether your arrival is coming in from the south/north terminal at the information point! ;)
  • Benjamin 🚀heart icon on user image
    Benjamin 🚀August 10, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Some of the best English breakfasts you can get at an airport! Head up to the second floor to grab a seat at any of the places offering up a good English breakie!
  • Sandro D.heart icon on user image
    Sandro Di SimplicioNovember 26, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Nice, lots of shops and restaurants, security very efficient, free WiFi for 45'
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Mahdi H.heart icon on user image
    Mahdi HosseiniAugust 26, 2017
    It's small, easy transportation to London. Not so crowded.
  • Olivia
    OliviaApril 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They transformed this airport into one of the best I have seen in Europe. Fast, efficient, friendly. Don't take Gatwick express. Save 5£ and be there at almost same time with Southern services.
  • Cate T.heart icon on user image
    Cate TSeptember 12, 2014
    Train ticket queue can be crazy long... Save time by buying tickets on thetrainline app, then picking up from collection machine that has much shorter queue. Or top up your oyster before you go
  • Dmytro
    DmytroAugust 23, 2018
    No need to use “Gatwick express”. With a few exceptions, any train from Waterloo station goes through Gatwick airport for the same time and half the price
  • Y K.
    Y KintNovember 26, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Use Apple Pay or contactless cards to get to London. Cheaper and better than Gatwick express and you don’t have to buy ticket or do any queue 🚈
  • Salwan F.heart icon on user image
    Salwan FinjSeptember 13, 2019
    Anything and everything is available here... there are the North and South terminals here connected by a shuttle train which is super convenient and easy to find... fun terminal with loads of shops
  • Adam E.heart icon on user image
    Adam El-SodaneyFebruary 2, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Gate 110 (often used by Emirates) is a very long walk. I recommend making your way there at your earliest opportunity. Here you can find toilets, a Pret A Manger and a mini duty free
  • Marina Marbella -.
    Marina Marbella - Sea Ray BoatsMarch 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you have an early flight, stay at the new #PremierInn at the North Terminal, comfortable accommodation at a good price!
  • David T.heart icon on user image
    David TeketNovember 29, 2019
    I like how the train station is just near the airport. You can get here in no time. Also, I liked the architectural design of the airport. There were no issues with the checkpoint process.
  • Simon T.heart icon on user image
    Simon TanJanuary 3, 2018
    You don’t need the Gatwick Express to get into the City. A local train is cheaper and might even be more direct depending on where you’re going - inquire with staff.
  • Fahad H.
    Fahad H.November 1, 2014
    Very Good airport but you need to book a car before coming to this Gatwick because its far away from central London 60km and you need to walk a lot its a huge one✈️
  • Jonathan H.
    Jonathan HughesAugust 4, 2019
    Plenty of food options but the best and busiest is probably Wetherspoons, for breakfast and that classic early morning pint pre flight
  • James F.heart icon on user image
    James FergusonJune 6, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    Both North and South terminals equally good with usual shops and eateries. Need breakfast, ditch spoons and head to Nando’s for a cheeky eat from their breakfast menu.
  • Nic B.
    Nic BDecember 21, 2018
    Nando’s are great the same regular price as on the high street. Lots of eating places and shops but long walks to most gates
  • Claire M.
    Claire MJune 5, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Solid vegan food options here. Best out of all the London airports. Always happy to fly out of this airport because I know I will be able to get a decent meal in before my flight.
  • Qheart icon on user image
    QOctober 13, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Relatively less people compared to Heathrow. EasyJet check in area is huge and staff is super helpful. Less rush on the tax free counter also compared to Heathrow.
  • Justosh S.heart icon on user image
    Justosh SinghOctober 1, 2019
    I love this airport. It’s close to south london and has good connections in to central london. There are ample places to get a coffee and WiFi
  • Radek S.
    Radek SimkoOctober 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Do take the train (30mins) to get to London unless you want to spend hours on bus. It's more expensive, but it's worth it.
  • Justin R.heart icon on user image
    Justin RobinettNovember 21, 2016
    A LOT of duty free shopping, directions were not the clearest but easily manageable. Put toothpaste in appropriate bag or it will get pulled.
  • S P.
    S PMay 23, 2016
    Good airport for lower cost trips to European destinations. Gatwick express to/from London!
  • Filippo F.
    Filippo FerriNovember 26, 2013
    Harrods has a 20% discount in store these days if you buy for more than £100. If you add it to VAT that's 40% on high street prices. Stock up on Paul Smith and Hackett for men.
  • Nikki
    NikkiSeptember 9, 2014
    Great train connection into London via FCC and cheaper than the airport express (although it does take longer)
  • Roberta B.
    Roberta BonzanoSeptember 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    I suggest to use the Gatwick express to reach London: it is an easy and inexpensive way to enter the city directly at Victoria station
  • Lisa C.
    Lisa ChanApril 2, 2013
    South terminal new security process is smoothest I've ever experienced! Liquids bagging area, boarding pass self-scan and baggage trays with a return conveyor system so there's never a backlog!
  • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍heart icon on user image
    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍May 26, 2015
    Quite decent and modern. LGW is easy to deal with, small enough but big enough. Preferable to fly into if you want to avoid the crowds of Heathrow
  • V
    VSeptember 5, 2018
    Very crowded airport with few chargers, which is why you have to go to a restaurant. Restaurants are amazing there!
  • Brendan E.heart icon on user image
    Brendan ElliottJanuary 13, 2018
    One of the most relaxed airports I’ve been to. Great staff, not too busy.
  • Murat A.
    Murat AskinJuly 7, 2014
    Costa is the top place for a coffee-also try the Cafe Rouges Chicken dishes if you got time goes well with last minute beer.Enjoy it have good flight
  • Vygintas R.
    Vygintas RanonisSeptember 3, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The bag control system has been greatly improved recently. Each person now gets a corner to unload their tray after the scanning.
    Upvoted Feb 23
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HainesNovember 9, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Free WiFi. Food and duty free restaurants. There's links to the shuttle and the train station and Gatwick express. Plenty to do here.
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