UK's 2nd-largest airport with direct coach links to other airports and rail links to London.
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Rating breakdown
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5 ★43%
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4 ★25%
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3 ★11%
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2 ★6%
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1 ★14%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of London Gatwick Airport?
- London Gatwick Airport is rated 3.8 out of 5 based on 42,602 reviews.
- Where is London Gatwick Airport located?
- Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP, United Kingdom
- How can I contact London Gatwick Airport?
- Phone: +44 344 892 0322 · Website: gatwickairport.com
Nice clean airport with a free shuttle train service from North to South terminals. A selection of shops and bars and food shops. A train station to get into London and to the South West . Clean toilets and everything uou need if you have disability problems. The staff are helpful and informative. A good experience overall
Quite a swift airport to navigate through.
Clean and has ground staff ready to direct and help. Tends to get a little congested but security search is quite swift.
Clean and has ground staff ready to direct and help. Tends to get a little congested but security search is quite swift.
London Gatwick Airport is the second-busiest airport in the United Kingdom and one of the busiest single-runway airports in the world. It is located in Crawley, West Sussex, England, approximately 30 miles south of Central London.
Gatwick Airport has two terminals: North Terminal and South Terminal. The two terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus.
The airport offers a wide range of amenities and services, including:
* Shops: There are over 200 shops at Gatwick Airport, selling everything from designer clothes to souvenirs.
* Restaurants: There are over 50 restaurants at Gatwick Airport, offering a variety of cuisines.
* Bars: There are over 30 bars at Gatwick Airport, serving everything from coffee to cocktails.
* Lounges: There are over 20 lounges at Gatwick Airport, where passengers can relax and unwind before their flight.
* Other amenities: Gatwick Airport also has a number of other amenities, including ATMs, currency exchange bureaus, and a post office.
Overall, Gatwick Airport is a large and modern airport with a wide range of amenities and services. It is generally less crowded and expensive than Heathrow Airport, but it is also further from Central London.
**Pros:**
* Wide range of amenities and services
* Less crowded and expensive than Heathrow Airport
* Good connections to London city center
**Cons:**
* Further from Central London than Heathrow Airport
* Long security queues at peak times
**Overall rating:** 4 out of 5 stars
**Tips for travelers:**
* Arrive early, especially if you are traveling during peak times.
* Be prepared for long security queues at peak times.
* If you are connecting to another flight, allow plenty of time to get from one terminal to another.
* If you are on a budget, there are a number of affordable food and drink options available at the airport.
* If you are looking for a more relaxing experience, consider using one of the airport lounges.
**Additional notes:**
* Gatwick Airport is a good choice for passengers who are looking for a less crowded and expensive alternative to Heathrow Airport.
* The airport is well-connected to London city center by train and bus.
* Gatwick Airport is also a major hub for budget airlines, such as easyJet and Ryanair.
Gatwick Airport has two terminals: North Terminal and South Terminal. The two terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus.
The airport offers a wide range of amenities and services, including:
* Shops: There are over 200 shops at Gatwick Airport, selling everything from designer clothes to souvenirs.
* Restaurants: There are over 50 restaurants at Gatwick Airport, offering a variety of cuisines.
* Bars: There are over 30 bars at Gatwick Airport, serving everything from coffee to cocktails.
* Lounges: There are over 20 lounges at Gatwick Airport, where passengers can relax and unwind before their flight.
* Other amenities: Gatwick Airport also has a number of other amenities, including ATMs, currency exchange bureaus, and a post office.
Overall, Gatwick Airport is a large and modern airport with a wide range of amenities and services. It is generally less crowded and expensive than Heathrow Airport, but it is also further from Central London.
**Pros:**
* Wide range of amenities and services
* Less crowded and expensive than Heathrow Airport
* Good connections to London city center
**Cons:**
* Further from Central London than Heathrow Airport
* Long security queues at peak times
**Overall rating:** 4 out of 5 stars
**Tips for travelers:**
* Arrive early, especially if you are traveling during peak times.
* Be prepared for long security queues at peak times.
* If you are connecting to another flight, allow plenty of time to get from one terminal to another.
* If you are on a budget, there are a number of affordable food and drink options available at the airport.
* If you are looking for a more relaxing experience, consider using one of the airport lounges.
**Additional notes:**
* Gatwick Airport is a good choice for passengers who are looking for a less crowded and expensive alternative to Heathrow Airport.
* The airport is well-connected to London city center by train and bus.
* Gatwick Airport is also a major hub for budget airlines, such as easyJet and Ryanair.
Extremely crowded, a bit chaotic but overall a nice one from where to take off! Nothing to complain about the North Terminal! Maybe the food court needs to be expanded because queue were very long and chaotic too and for a coffee and a little snack people need to wait too much time.
Always fly to Greece from here, get the £15 coach from Heathrow bus station 1 hour and your here so much easier than driving here a paying for 2 weeks parking!
Quick check in online straight though security with my carry on. Alas no McDonald's or Burger king here so over priced coffees, other beverages and snack foods.
Recommended for your European flights.
Quick check in online straight though security with my carry on. Alas no McDonald's or Burger king here so over priced coffees, other beverages and snack foods.
Recommended for your European flights.
Booked Special Assistance in Advance Received a fantastic service from a great team at both Gatwick & Palma Airport. Very pleased with the team for making our journey stress & worry free. Thank you 😊
One of the well organized airport I have ever seen. You can find there everything you need. Assistants very helpful everywhere.
Clean and tidy.
Easy access to the bus and train station will connect you with the whole UK.
You know what? It's cool in winter, please more heating will be really appreciated.
Clean and tidy.
Easy access to the bus and train station will connect you with the whole UK.
You know what? It's cool in winter, please more heating will be really appreciated.
Decent airport but nothing special 🙂 They need to expand on the food 🍔 options because while there is quite a lot, the queues are absolutely immense and it's not scaled to the amount of travelers the airport gets.
Quick security but there's nowhere to sit because the airport is quite small for how many people there are.
Quick security but there's nowhere to sit because the airport is quite small for how many people there are.
Gatwick is gatwick. Far. Busy. Chaotic. Inconvenient. Cheaper. 😂 From your home, pad in extra time for getting to the station, then at Themslink, then checkin, then security. At each step there see lines. There are plenty of food choices once you get in, as well as shopping. But again, lots of people and lines. If you are flying business, you get premium security and a lounge - that is lovely (go to Clubrooms lounge!). The gates can be far, so give yourself time to walk, and wait in line!
Get there early as it can get very busy. We flew out of North Terminal therefore the below is for North Terminal.
Security - is well worth paying the £5 in advance to skip the lines
Check in - easy and fast
Shopping - Good options from Harrods, Boos, Dune, WH Smith’s, Sports shop, Sunglass Hut, UK shops, great Duty free and many more
Dining - Lots of options but during busy times expect to wait almost 45 min. Highly recommend Juniper & Co.
Below scores are out of 10
😉 Customer Service 8
🙂 Food Quality 7.5 Its airport food so you know LOL
🙂 Atmosphere 6
🙂 Presentation 6
✅ Wifi Yes
🅿️ Parking: Lots of paid parking available. Can be very expensive to park at LGW
Overall 7 ⭐️
Security - is well worth paying the £5 in advance to skip the lines
Check in - easy and fast
Shopping - Good options from Harrods, Boos, Dune, WH Smith’s, Sports shop, Sunglass Hut, UK shops, great Duty free and many more
Dining - Lots of options but during busy times expect to wait almost 45 min. Highly recommend Juniper & Co.
Below scores are out of 10
😉 Customer Service 8
🙂 Food Quality 7.5 Its airport food so you know LOL
🙂 Atmosphere 6
🙂 Presentation 6
✅ Wifi Yes
🅿️ Parking: Lots of paid parking available. Can be very expensive to park at LGW
Overall 7 ⭐️
Probably 1 of the best airports that I have used for years. Really good communication with train station 1 min linked to the south terminal, you would need the FREE 5 min shuttle to get to north terminal . Constant National buses stopping at south and north terminal. Also you have plenty of parking places , inside the airport and long stay parking with free bus. For departures in South Terminal , you would need to go to 1st floor, and use stairs/lift, the same with North Terminal. Make sure you bring your liquids max 100ml in a measure plastic bag for the security boarding as otherwise sometimes you would have to wait long time to be reviewed. They offer also special assistance by pressing the call button at the parking area.
If you got an early flight ✈️ let’s say at 5-6 a.m. and you ain’t that lucky to get a night bus (fully booked) or train (another strike) , and you have to arrive early to the airport, let’s say you had arrived at 1a.m. then you’d have to arm yourself with patience, probably you would be still stranded outside the departure-security gate, with the rest “refugees”-passengers fighting for the seat or sleeping on the floor, but as soon you pass the security gate, it’s another world - full of duty shops, liquor stores and restaurants, though all the lounges still will be closed. The airport is pretty easy to navigate in and out, you can find all amenities you need, and it’s pretty clean.
The Gatwick Airport South Terminal was pretty good, nothing to complain about. Fairly easy to get to, large and not cramped, a good selection of stores and cafes/restaurants. The Duty Free section was pretty good too.
If you are a smoker then it won't be your favourite, a part from the smoking area outside at the front of the terminal there are no other smoking areas, keep that in mind.
If you are a smoker then it won't be your favourite, a part from the smoking area outside at the front of the terminal there are no other smoking areas, keep that in mind.
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