About london gatwick airport

Although gatwick has two terminals (north and south), it only has one runway. The terminals are connected via a free monorail.

Both terminals have an information desk, bureaux de change, ATMs, shops, duty-free stores, restaurants and bars. There is a post office in the south terminal.

Getting to london gatwick airport by road: the airport is located 28 miles south of central London. It is linked to the M23 motorway. Drivers should turn off at junction 9 and follow signs for the airport. London Gatwick is also accessible from the A23 London-Brighton Road.

For a map of the airport and surrounding area click here. To zoom in further just click on the area of the map you want to enlarge.

For excellent turn by turn directions try the free route planner provided by the AA. Click on this link to jump to the AA website.

Getting to london gatwick airport on public transport: Gatwick has a main line railway station at south terminal; there are more than 900 services daily to and from all parts of the UK.

The Gatwick Express train service runs to and from London's Victoria station to Gatwick's south terminal, which takes 30 minutes. The cost is £11 single and £21.50 return. (Telephone +44 (0)870 530 1530 or visit www.gatwickexpress.com)

Alternative services by Thameslink from gatwick south terminal to victoria station take 40 minutes. South Central, Connex, Thames trains and Virgin also run trains to gatwick airport.

Coaches: from the ground floor of the south terminal coaches run to a good number of destinations including Heathrow airport (Speedlink), London Victoria (Flightline), Oxford (Citylink) and National Express run to destinations nationwide.

Viator offer an airport transfer service to / from Gatwick Airport in a 'private car transfer' or via an 'airport shuttle' (a mini-bus).

Airport Hotels: On site hotels include London Gatwick Hilton Hotel at the South Terminal and Le Meridien Hotel at the North Terminal. Other hotels near the airport include the Renaissance, Copthorne, Ramada Plaza, Manor Lodge and Thistle. For more information, including where to book, see the cheaper london hotels london gatwick hotels page.

Airport parking: Each terminal has a short-term car park operated by NCP offering direct access to the terminal. Prices are quite reasonable (at least when compared to heathrow) at around £17.50 for 24 hours (or £1.90 for 30 minutes).

Long-term parking at gatwick involves a trip on a courtesy bus. Buses run 24 hours; for on airport car parks allow at least 15 minutes extra for this transfer. Expect to pay around £8.50 a day.

On airport long term car parks are: parking express, summer special (which runs 365 days a year) and flightpath.

Off airport car parks are slightly further from the airport. You should allow around 30 minutes for your transfer to the airport. Off airport car parks are: APH, BCP, cophall farm, courtlands and holiday parking.