Gatwick Airport

While Heathrow airport may overshadow Gatwick in terms of passenger numbers, there are plenty of people that prefer flying from Gatwick due to the quality of the internal facilities, its location, and the amount of low cost carriers that fly to and from various destinations at Gatwick.

Gatwick airport is situated in Crawley, West Sussex and is one of the UK’s biggest airports in terms of size. Situated just 45 km for central London, Gatwick is an ideal airport for travellers either coming to London because of the number of connections that are available. For those that need to know, Gatwick airport’s address is; Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0NP.

If you need to connect to other parts of the country, then you have several options. For those that want car hire at Gatwick airport visit Car Hire Gatwick Airport. Other methods of travel include; getting the express train into central London (which takes about 45 minutes), or getting a coach to different parts of the country which is the most cost effective option.

If you need to get in contact with Gatwick airport to check flight information, the facilities, local hotels, check in or security policies or anything else, then you should call; +44(0) 844 335 1802, which is a general number. Alternatively, you can get in contact with the north terminal by ringing; +44 (0)1293 502013 or the south terminal using this number; +44 (0)1293 502014. 

Here is a list of some important contact numbers relating to Gatwick airport:

Car Parking                    0844 335 1000 (UK only), +44 (0)121 410 5228 (outside the UK)
Special Assistance     +44 (0)1293 507502
Lost Property              +44 (0)1293 503 162

Remember, Gatwick has the two terminals (North and South), therefore, you need to make sure you remember the terminal you are flying from when travelling to Gatwick because if you do not this will cause major problems.

Both terminals boast an array of shopping and restaurant facilities that would not be out of place in a world class shopping centre. As you would expect they both have terrific duty free shops, which are handy for low cost items and gifts.

There is an array of hotels around Gatwick airport if you need somewhere to sleep overnight. From a Hilton hotel to a YOTEL (prices around £55 a night), the surrounding area to Gatwick offers a different mixture of hotels for all different types of budget.

Gatwick is truly a world class airport which boasts everything you would expect. Without a doubt it is one of the finest airports that Europe has to offer.