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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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"My favourite airport for trips to and from London"(119 Tips)
"North and South terminals here connected by a shuttle train"(63 Tips)
"But take advantage of the gatwick express to get to the city!"(60 Tips)
"Best place for breakfast is Joe's Kitchen in the North Terminal"(45 Tips)
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John DoeJanuary 16, 2015Long corridors, incredible emigration queue on Saturdays, free Wi-Fi takes long to connect to- Refurbished Men's toilet in the main hall with cubicles that include individual urinals, sinks and hand dryers. Such luxury!
James PickeringMarch 9, 2015Only one coffee shop in the main area of North Terminal (Jamie's coffee) - coffee actually quite good, but pricey. EasyJet ridiculously fast at baggage drop-off. No hassle.
Cheng YangOctober 2, 2014Make sure u give yourself sufficient time to get to the gates. It's a damn long walk!
If you can afford to fly with a different airline than Easy Jet do it!
Marie Wilson-smythMarch 18, 2016Lots of easy self bag dropping machines in the North terminal. No coffee to be had in the main gate area (55)!! :0((
If you're stuck in the airport, the Hampton Inn in the North Terminal has a pretty nice cafe....
I've never been able to figure out logistics to get to and from... sneaks end up taking a taxi which turns out expensive.
Cardiff ScotSeptember 16, 2014Use the monorail to get between the terminals. It's fast and easy when it works.
It is quite a trek to passport control in the North Terminal, make sure you bring appropriate footwear.
If you’re heading to the lounges, make a left just after security check and before the escalators.
There is a Marks & Spencer food store here. Restaurants are on the top floor.
If you are going from the South Terminal. Leave it as late as possible to go through. There is nowhere to sit.
Arriving from Dublin? Keep to the far right at immigration with your boarding card. .. processed in a flash
Boris GenusovJanuary 14, 2012Very quick and efficient of the hand luggage and of the people themselves. New system is in place which is really cool
Oliver HJanuary 7, 2013Very impressed how they handle high volume - really everywhere across the south terminal - well done!
When flying easyjet, walk down towards gate 10-90 and wait in front of the screen there. Beat the traffic to the gate!
Stanley ClarkJuly 23, 2012With renovation nearly complete and very efficient security, the airport is better than it ever has been - welcome to England!
Great place to catch a flight. I often find easyJet a pleasure to fly.
Kerrie-Ann RichardsOctober 25, 2014Huge airport. Great selection of duty free stores. Gates are a mad dash though
Great they are trialling buggies from gates to exit. Please implement fulltime!!
Looking for healthy sustenance? Grab some Porridge and a Matcha Latte from EAT.
RiadusFebruary 16, 2012If you fly with Easyjet from Shengen to Shengen and Gatwick is for you just transit Airport u have to pass trought the British costums, get to the UK and after get back again.Really sucks!Never more!
World Duty Free 🥂 alcohol and parfumerie range & Jamie’s Coffee & Diner
Great airport as long as you don't have to park here - VERY expensive!
Danny DjakovicJune 27, 2013Don't park in the short stay car park it's £6 for every half hour.. Just park up at the drop off nobody says anything!
There are lots of great high street stores airside at south terminal, so be sure to bring some spending money!
Sabrina MajeedSeptember 22, 2016You can get 90 min of free wifi if you create an "myGatwick" account
Use your browser in incognito mode so you can use the free wifi unlimited
Rob AldermanJuly 5, 2013Airport wifi sucks and only allows 30mins of access. Head upstairs and sit near mcdonalds for fast, free, uninterrupted access.
rhb1213July 25, 2013Check out the Full Monty breakfast at Jamie's Italian in the North terminal. Great way to start the day...
The north terminal airport concierge desk has a SIM cutter, should you need a micro-SIM. Also, sells tickets for the Airline to Oxford.
Frederik Egtved DejgaardOctober 21, 2014There is actually free WiFi at Boots on the first floor. You only need to put in a (fake) name and email.
Sherlock LamApril 6, 2014on arrival, no need to follow all other passports and walk to the other side. Follow UK EU passports to the same 'other passport' counters.
M RSeptember 1, 2018Be careful with fluids , better than health row , smaller and the staff is easier.
LGW North Terminal looks like an abandoned airport terminal. It desperately needs refurbishment.
Jenita FerreiraFebruary 16, 2013The southern railway services offer trains to and from Gatwick which can be less costly than the express with very little time difference.
Val PucilowskiOctober 12, 2016They provide zip locks for your liquids and space to get your shit together before security 🤗
Starskreem TAugust 31, 2016In my experience always busy. Avoid the concourse and head for a lounge. MyLounge is better than No 1.
Wait upstairs and watch the throng - all life and emotions will flash before your eyes! Drink coffee.
Good airport, but if you travel late at night, it would be difficult to find smth to eat :(
emma bDecember 18, 2013Now they decided you need a pound or euro for a trolley. Not the first accessible thing in my bag after being abroad! trolley shortage here in gatwick or just another inconvenience for passengers??- Allow plenty of time to get through passport control and getting your baggage, Gatwick is a tired and neglected airport.
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Gatwick Airport is the eighth busiest airport in Europe and until March 2017 had the world's busiest single-use runway, with a max. of 55 aircraft movements per hour. It serves more than 200 destinations (more than any other UK airport) in 90 countries for more than 46 million passengers per year.
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"Jamie's Italian have outstanding breakfasts. Worth arriving early for."
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"It does exactly what it says on the tin! Gets you into the heart of London quickly & reasonable prices. Always get this to Victoria"
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"Seafood bar before the flight - smoke salmon platter is the dish to go for"
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