How do I know if I need North or South Terminal Gatwick?


How do I know if I need North or South Terminal Gatwick? Check before you fly * Flight numbers beginning with 'TOM' operate from North Terminal. Flight numbers beginning with 'BY' operate from South Terminal. Check with the airline if you are unsure where to go for your flight.


What is Gatwick South Terminal used for?

The South Terminal handles the bulk of Gatwick Airport's traffic serving domestic, international and charter flights.


Which airlines use North Terminal at Gatwick?

  • JetBlue.
  • Qatar Airways.
  • Royal Air Maroc.
  • Rwandair.
  • TUI.
  • WestJet.


Which Gatwick terminal is nicer?

We fly long haul and tend to fly out between 9.30-11am, but we do find the North to be more open, spacious and airy unlike the South. In fact, we also struggled to find a seat while waiting for our flight to board. I was in the North a few months back, airside there are loads of restaurants.


Is it easy to get from Gatwick South Terminal to North Terminal?

Getting from one terminal to the other is easy at London Gatwick, simply take the free inter-terminal shuttle service. It runs every few minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; with a journey time of just two minutes.


Which terminal does Easyjet fly from at Gatwick?

North Terminal now houses all of easyJet's flights as part of ongoing work to improve the services at Gatwick. Gatwick South Terminal deals with the majority of the airport's traffic and is the original terminal of the airport.


Does easyJet use Gatwick north or south?

easyJet operate from both North and South Terminal - please check with the airline to confirm which terminal you need to go to for your flight. * Flight numbers beginning with 'TOM' operate from North Terminal. Flight numbers beginning with 'BY' operate from South Terminal.


Which airlines use Gatwick South Terminal?

The majority of Gatwick flights operate out of South Terminal, including budget airlines Ryanair and easyjet, though British Airways, Emirates and other international airlines use the North Terminal. You can easily travel between the two using the free, 24-hour airport shuttle train, running every few minutes.


Is North or South Terminal bigger at Gatwick?

The South Terminal is the larger one of the two and opened in 1958. It is 160,000 square metres, of which 14,768 square metres is retail facilities. The North Terminal opened in 1988 and measures 98,000 square metres, of which 12,530 square metres is retail facilities.


Can you walk between Gatwick North and South Terminals?

The two passenger terminals at Gatwick Airport are a long way apart; it is not possible to walk between them. There is a free monorail train service that shuttles between the two terminals every 2 or 3 minutes making journeys between the two terminals a breeze, even with luggage.


How long is the transfer between north and south terminals at Gatwick?

It runs every few minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; with a journey time of just two minutes.


How early should I arrive at Gatwick Airport?

How long before my flight do I need to check in? 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.