Nearby escapeFits this time band
Crawley town centre
A low-commitment nearby option for food and a short walk when central London is too ambitious.
5 h+ total layoverOpen map ↗
VERIFIED AIRPORT GUIDE · United Kingdom
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London Gatwick Airport
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LAYOVER EXPLORER
Have time between flights?
Pick your total layover time and see conservative ideas near the airport. Only leave when immigration, bags, transport and return security still leave a comfortable buffer.
City highlightFits this time band
Brighton seafront
Direct rail can make Brighton a fun long-layover alternative, but check the live train schedule before leaving.
8 h+ total layoverOpen map ↗
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A place being nearby does not mean you have enough time. Confirm entry rules, baggage, opening hours, transport conditions, security queues and your airline gate-close time before leaving the airport.
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View United Kingdom eSIM →Landing in United Kingdom?
Heading from Gatwick into London? Keep rail updates, maps and messaging available after terminal Wi‑Fi.
LGW Official Flight BoardOFFICIAL SOURCE
Check live arrivals & departures
London Gatwick publishes official arrivals/departures and terminal information on its own website.
Operational source: departures, arrivals, gates and last-minute changes open on the airport’s official board so travelers can verify time-sensitive information at the source.
LGW Real Airport Map
Official terminal map ↗Map © OpenStreetMap contributors · official terminal maps may contain more indoor detail.
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INDEPENDENT AIRPORT GUIDE · VERIFIED 2026-10-01
London Gatwick Airport traveler guide
London Gatwick has North and South terminals linked by a free two-minute shuttle. Its rail station is at South Terminal, making terminal choice and connection type important for London trips and Heathrow transfers.
LGW airport essentials
Fast, source-backed answers for the airport questions travelers search before they fly.
WI‑FI & CHARGING
Gatwick Wi‑Fi & Charging: Official Network, Speed and Free Power
Gatwick’s official free Wi‑Fi network and where charging is available before and after security.
Open guide →FAMILIES
Gatwick With Children: Family Security, Kids Zones & Baby Facilities
Official Gatwick family facilities for security, children’s areas, baby care and device charging.
Open guide →WHEN TO ARRIVE
How Early to Arrive at Gatwick: Official Check-in Guidance
Gatwick’s own arrival/check-in guidance, plus the extra time needed for parking, terminal shuttle and long-haul flights.
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Gatwick has North and South terminals connected by a free shuttle that takes about two minutes.
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The airport rail station is at South Terminal.
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Gatwick publishes free unlimited Wi‑Fi guidance and free charging locations in both terminals.
LGW airport transport
All rail services use the station at South Terminal; North Terminal passengers reach it via the free terminal shuttle.
Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink provide different London rail options, so choose by final destination rather than by brand alone.
Direct coaches connect Gatwick with Heathrow and other airports; airport-to-airport changes are landside journeys, not protected airside transfers unless your ticket explicitly provides otherwise.
Verify with official source ↗LGW layover guide
For a Gatwick connection, the airport advises allowing at least 60 minutes when the next flight is in the same terminal and at least 90 minutes when it is in the other terminal. Separate-ticket transfers need extra time for bags and check-in cutoffs.
LGW luggage storage
Gatwick states that Excess Baggage Company provides left-luggage storage. Confirm terminal, opening hours and retrieval time before leaving the airport.
Luggage-storage checklist →LGW airport lounges
Both Gatwick terminals have lounge options and paid-access products. Choose only after confirming the departure terminal because the terminal shuttle is landside.
Hotels near LGW
Choose by transfer friction, not only nightly price. Compare airside transit hotels, terminal-connected hotels and nearby properties with reliable shuttle access.
Will I make my connection?
Model security, passport control, terminal changes, bags and self-transfer risk before relying on the headline layover time.
Check connection time →Guides for common LGW traveler questions
Original, source-backed pages for transport, transfers, layovers and arrival decisions.
Ground transportLGW
Gatwick to London: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express or Coach?
A terminal-aware guide to Gatwick rail access and choosing a London route based on your actual destination.
Updated 2026-10-01 · Read guide →Airport transferLGW
Gatwick to Heathrow Transfer: Train, Coach & Connection Buffer
How the official Gatwick guidance compares direct coaches with the rail route via Farringdon — and why flight-connection time must be much longer than the vehicle journey.
Updated 2026-10-01 · Read guide →ConnectionsLGW
Gatwick North ↔ South Terminal Transfer: Free Shuttle & Connection Time
The free two-minute Gatwick shuttle, where the rail station is, and the airport’s published minimum planning guidance for terminal changes.
Updated 2026-10-01 · Read guide →Airport choiceCOMPARE
Heathrow vs Gatwick: London Airport Choice by Rail, Terminal & Flight
A neutral Heathrow/Gatwick comparison based on London rail access, terminal structure, airport-change risk and the flights actually available.
Updated 2026-10-01 · Read guide →PlanningTRAVEL
Self-Transfer Flights: The Airport Checklist That Prevents Missed Connections
A reusable checklist for separate-ticket connections where the airline does not protect the onward flight.
Updated 2026-10-01 · Read guide →PlanningTRAVEL
Airport Layover Planning: A 7-Step Decision Framework
A universal method for deciding whether to leave the airport during a layover.
Updated 2026-10-01 · Read guide →TRUST LAYER
Where this LGW information comes from
The Airport Board separates live open data from editorial guidance. Operational flight status stays with the official airport/airline source. Aviation weather comes from NOAA/NWS. Airport facts and transport guidance are checked against official airport or public-transport sources.
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Gatwick Flight Connectionswww.gatwickairport.com
↗Gatwick to/from Londonwww.gatwickairport.com
↗Gatwick Airport Mapswww.gatwickairport.com
↗Gatwick Wi-Fi & Chargingwww.gatwickairport.com
↗Gatwick Check-inwww.gatwickairport.com
↗Gatwick Family Travelwww.gatwickairport.com
✓The Airport Board sourcing policyhow data is verified
LGW airport questions
Fast answers with operational caveats where they matter.
How do I get between Gatwick North and South terminals?
Use the free inter-terminal shuttle. Gatwick says it operates every few minutes, 24 hours a day, with a journey time of about two minutes.
How long should I allow for a Gatwick connection?
Gatwick advises at least 60 minutes for the same terminal and 90 minutes for different terminals; separate tickets and baggage can require more.
Can I transfer from Gatwick to Heathrow?
Yes, but it is a landside airport change. Gatwick lists direct coach options around one hour and a rail option via central London around 90 minutes, before airport processing time.
Last editorial verification: 2026-10-01. Gate, visa, security, transport and operating details can change. Confirm time-sensitive decisions with the airport, airline or transport operator.
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