What's the difference between North and South Terminal Gatwick?


What's the difference between North and South Terminal 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.


How early can I check-in at Gatwick?

Long-haul: check-in opens four hours before scheduled departures. European: check-in opens three hours before. UK and Ireland: check-in opens two hours before.


Does Gatwick only have 1 terminal?

Gatwick Airport has two terminals which see over 46 million passengers fly to over 230 destinations each year.


Which terminal is nicer Gatwick?

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.


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 Gatwick terminal is older?

It has, over time, had three terminals - one added in 1936, the second in 1958, and the third in 1988. The airport remains the same today, with the older South Terminal and the newer North Terminal.


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.


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.


How early to arrive at Gatwick South Terminal?

The following times serve as a general guide and generally we recommend you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of time. We recommend that you check with your airline for specific check-in times, as these may vary.


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 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.


How many gates does Gatwick South Terminal have?

Terminals. The airport has two terminals, South and North, with 65 total gates. Both have shops and restaurants landside and airside, and all areas are accessible to disabled passengers.


Which airlines use Gatwick North Terminal?

Gatwick Airport has two terminal buildings: North Terminal and 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.


How early should I get to the airport?

How early should you arrive at the airport? Airlines generally recommend arriving at the airport at least three hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic flight. There are a few considerations, though, and I usually treat each trip to the airport on a case-by-case basis.


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.