What is the difference between Gatwick North and Gatwick South?

What is the difference between Gatwick North and Gatwick South? 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.

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

* 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 the difference between North and South Gatwick terminals?

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.

Which airport is easier to get to Heathrow or Gatwick?

Heathrow is much easier for car connections into London - maybe an hour nearer than Gatwick. Assuming you will be staying in central London, both airports offer a reasonably priced express train service connecting to central London stations.

Are Gatwick North and South connected?

Gatwick South Terminal deals with the majority of the airport's traffic and is the original terminal of the airport. It is connected to the North Terminal by a shuttle system, but this is only accessed before security. British Airways flights can now be found flying from South Terminal.

Why is Gatwick called Gatwick?

The name Gatwick is said to derive from old English meaning (essentially) “Goat Farm”. The London & Brighton Railway opened on 12th July 1841 and ran close to the Gatwick Manor house. The Jordan family sold the land to the newly established Gatwick Race Course Company in 1890.

Which airlines use North Terminal at Gatwick?

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 north to South Terminal at Gatwick?

Once you have collected your hold luggage, you can then check in to your next flight. Getting from one terminal to the other is easy at London Gatwick, simply take the free inter-terminal shuttle service.

How long do you have to be at Gatwick before flight Easyjet?

You may not be able to check in online so if you have any difficulty please check in at the airport at least two hours before your flight.

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 Gatwick South Terminal big?

Gatwick opened as an aerodrome in the late 1920s; it has been in use for commercial flights since 1933. The airport has two terminals, the North Terminal and the South Terminal, which cover areas of 98,000 m² (1,050,000 sq ft; 117,000 sq yd) and 160,000 m² (1,700,000 sq ft; 190,000 sq yd) respectively.

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.

Why is there a north and South Terminal 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 the train go straight to Gatwick Airport?

Usually, it takes around 49 minutes to travel from London to Gatwick Airport by train, however the fastest services can get you there in as little as 28 minutes. As there are around 810 direct trains running on this popular route each day, you don't need to worry about making any changes along the way.

How much does it cost to go from Gatwick to London?

How much does the train from Gatwick Airport to London cost? Train tickets from Gatwick Airport to London can start from as little as $14.49 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.

Is it OK to arrive 2 hours before international flight?

The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.