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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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"My favourite airport for trips to and from London"(120 Tips)
"North and South terminals here connected by a shuttle train"(62 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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You can use your young person's railcard for the Gatwick express 😉
Nice alternative of Heathrow. Way better than Stansted
when approaching the "Catch me if you can" room, take the elevator instead of the stairs.- Alan HJune 19, 2017It’s too damn hot, and the gates so far. Consider bringing a change of shirts in your hand luggage, as you may get sweaty before even boarding. Awful airport
Don’t get the Gatwick express... just get a regular train to London Bridge then tube from there
Patrick MccolganFebruary 5, 2011i was so hungover going through this airport I can't quite remember anything about it! I think it was nice? Oh yes, don't go to the gate early, in the winter time it is freezing!
Gatwick AirportFebruary 8, 2012There are reserved seating areas clearly identified by special assistance signs throughout the airport in the general seating areas. Read more
Danica GrobbelaarMay 11, 2012If you are flying out rather come have a drink or something to eat after you have checked in as the restaurants are so much better!
Neale SJanuary 18, 2015This place has the world's coldest urinals...cold air blowing down while you pee...hells noes!!!
Not much to say its a large airport outside London. Use Gatwick Express. If it's an early start stay at the Sofitel
burble onJuly 9, 2014VAT refunds on the north terminal are relatively easy. No long queues and efficient staff.
Jairo CarmonaMay 10, 2012The Family fast track to go through security, excellent a very nice touch!!!
Павел БилащукMay 9, 2017Not far from London, pretty comfortable Airport, but free wi-fi only 90 minutes and you need to reconnect.
Uliana NikolaevaJuly 21, 2013do not use gatwick express, it's too expensive, buy the ticket to London bridge station by the first capital connect, it's only 8'90 pounds! you'll get to london in 40 minutes
Viva WangDecember 21, 2014It won't show the gate number until one hour before flight. So there is plenty time to shopping
Nice airport but silly transfer system if you need to switch flight... Leave extra time
There are local trains that get to central London in the same amount of time that cost less than Gatwick Express.
Travel with southern Railway from Victoria to Gatwick and save some money for the same Journey. Check online!!!
David CoxonNovember 12, 2014There are Water Fountains dotted around... So don't throw away your bottles, just empty them.
Abhinav GuptaJuly 7, 2011Make sure you check visa requirements BEFORE reaching the airport and being told to go back to the embassy to sort it out and come back for a later flight.
Don't use the ePassport gates. The queue is _always_ slower than the regular queue. Always.
Richard GregorySeptember 23, 2010What weighs more... 10kg of cotton wool or 10kg of iron? It doesn't matter, Ryanair will still attempt to stiff you - even if your carry-on luggage is within their personal baggage allowance. Read more
Overcrowded and wifi has strings attached. Train to London often standing room only and insufficient space for luggage.
Joefrey KibuuleMay 26, 2019Gates are located right after what appears to be a mall in the middle of the airport.
Plenty of biometric passport control stations: don’t queue if you don’t have to
Jody LysaghtOctober 31, 2013Don't bother with the Gatwick Express - the London Bridge train is actually faster and 1/3 of the price.
Mel OliveiraJuly 30, 2011Get there from Victoria Station. There you can find Gatwick Express desk and the ticket is over 15 pounds.
Good now I know about the north to south shuttle service
The Coolest Kids in TownJuly 26, 2015EasyJet is not an actual airline, but rather seems to be long-form performance art able the nature of despair.
Denise CozierMay 31, 2013The bathrooms in the arrivals area (south terminal) are hands down the cleanest airport bathrooms i have ever seen. Looked like a bathroom in a 4 star hotel. Im still shocked!
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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."
Toby Hunter- 6.2
"It does exactly what it says on the tin! Gets you into the heart of London quickly & reasonable prices. Always get this to Victoria"
Gill G 
"Seafood bar before the flight - smoke salmon platter is the dish to go for"
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