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- Eduardo González MartínezNovember 13, 2017As I could note, this airport has the cheapest airlines traveling around the world, we come from Mexico and the price was really good. The airport is so well organised, but in my opinion need more adsUpvoted 2 days ago
- Day travelcard for Gatwick Airport + zones 1-6. It might be cheaper than a direct ticket to your destination, and you can use it the whole day on tube, train and buses! Buy one also for return!Upvoted 5 days ago
- Ricardo LucianoJune 15, 2018There is a free shuttle that connects the north and south terminal, also a terminal that goes to Victoria station. Plenty of places to have a snack at the airport.Upvoted 1 week ago
- Y.Arman BarlasNovember 28, 2016They have Gatwick Express. Gatwick Express is the fastest rail link between the airport and central London. Non-stop trains run to and from London Victoria every 15 minutes and take 30 minutes.Upvoted 1 day ago
- Alex SnellingOctober 2, 2013Gatwick has free shower facilities for all. The shower is located near the Giraffe restaurant and Beehive pub, use the inter phone to get security to unlock it for you. Bring your own towel and soap
- Ernest LučinskasMarch 24, 2014Don't sleep in the terminal! Hampton by Hilton is a brand new hotel opened only 2 months ago, has a tunnel connection to the north terminal and offers a standard queen room for £79 with breakfast.
- Tony TandeskiMay 29, 2018Small enough that it’s easy to get around and catch your next flight, but big enough to have plenty of restaurants and amenities. Tons of places to eat, drink, or shop once you get through security.
- Moving from the South to the North terminal is easy and fast by shuttle. There is a train comes from London as well. Is it's cheaper than getting a taxi an the same time costing
- Ale DJune 20, 2018DO NOT take Gatwick Express. There is a Thameslink service that takes the SAME time to get into London, and costs half the price of the Gatwick Express.
- Fill up your water bottles for free from the “fountains” either right after security or outside the toilets on the first floor above Boots in the North Terminal
- Easy direct Thameslink train ride from London Bridge (2 stops) or London St Pancras (overnight 5 stops). For around £7.80 each way when booked in advance or £5.40 each with Two Together Railcard.
- DoubleDeuceOctober 20, 2018This place is a chaotic zoo. But the train ride into the City is quick and fairly easy so it's worth the reduced airline ticket price.
- Security at LGW is always quick and efficient. Well thought layout, friendly and knowledgable stuff. Other London airports should take some inspirations, from here!
- Convenience is the embedded train station with fast direct services to Clapham Junction, Victoria and London Bridge stations. ✈️
- Your passport will be more helpful than your ID to reach quickly the exit thanks to the ePassport gates. Big airport, but smartly structured and fast service at the security control area!
- Katarína DedinskáSeptember 16, 2016Veeery crowdy, but also lot of facilities. Clean bathrooms. Use easybus to go from/to the city or if train is your option use Southern - cheaper than Gatwick express and just slightly longer
- They make it so easy for the customer to go through security. The duty free area is huge w. a great selection of restaurants! They need to improve the train tickets area though, it's always very busy!
- Jeanette MajewskiMay 1, 2013Go up to the weatherspoons, south terminal for a window view and watch the world rush by. Make sure you ask whether your arrival is coming in from the south/north terminal at the information point! ;)
- Some of the best English breakfasts you can get at an airport! Head up to the second floor to grab a seat at any of the places offering up a good English breakie!
- Nice, lots of shops and restaurants, security very efficient, free WiFi for 45'Upvoted Mar 21
- They transformed this airport into one of the best I have seen in Europe. Fast, efficient, friendly. Don't take Gatwick express. Save 5£ and be there at almost same time with Southern services.
- DmytroAugust 23, 2018No need to use “Gatwick express”. With a few exceptions, any train from Waterloo station goes through Gatwick airport for the same time and half the price
- Cate TSeptember 12, 2014Train ticket queue can be crazy long... Save time by buying tickets on thetrainline app, then picking up from collection machine that has much shorter queue. Or top up your oyster before you go
- Use Apple Pay or contactless cards to get to London. Cheaper and better than Gatwick express and you don’t have to buy ticket or do any queue 🚈
- Salwan FinjSeptember 13, 2019Anything and everything is available here... there are the North and South terminals here connected by a shuttle train which is super convenient and easy to find... fun terminal with loads of shops
- Gate 110 (often used by Emirates) is a very long walk. I recommend making your way there at your earliest opportunity. Here you can find toilets, a Pret A Manger and a mini duty free
- If you have an early flight, stay at the new #PremierInn at the North Terminal, comfortable accommodation at a good price!
- Free WiFi. Food and duty free restaurants. There's links to the shuttle and the train station and Gatwick express. Plenty to do here.Upvoted 3 days ago
- David TeketNovember 29, 2019I like how the train station is just near the airport. You can get here in no time. Also, I liked the architectural design of the airport. There were no issues with the checkpoint process.
- Simon TanJanuary 3, 2018You don’t need the Gatwick Express to get into the City. A local train is cheaper and might even be more direct depending on where you’re going - inquire with staff.
- Fahad H.November 1, 2014Very Good airport but you need to book a car before coming to this Gatwick because its far away from central London 60km and you need to walk a lot its a huge one✈️
- Jonathan HughesAugust 4, 2019Plenty of food options but the best and busiest is probably Wetherspoons, for breakfast and that classic early morning pint pre flight
- Both North and South terminals equally good with usual shops and eateries. Need breakfast, ditch spoons and head to Nando’s for a cheeky eat from their breakfast menu.
- Nic BDecember 21, 2018Nando’s are great the same regular price as on the high street. Lots of eating places and shops but long walks to most gates
- Solid vegan food options here. Best out of all the London airports. Always happy to fly out of this airport because I know I will be able to get a decent meal in before my flight.
- Relatively less people compared to Heathrow. EasyJet check in area is huge and staff is super helpful. Less rush on the tax free counter also compared to Heathrow.
- Justosh SinghOctober 1, 2019I love this airport. It’s close to south london and has good connections in to central london. There are ample places to get a coffee and WiFi
- Do take the train (30mins) to get to London unless you want to spend hours on bus. It's more expensive, but it's worth it.
- Justin RobinettNovember 21, 2016A LOT of duty free shopping, directions were not the clearest but easily manageable. Put toothpaste in appropriate bag or it will get pulled.
- S PMay 23, 2016Good airport for lower cost trips to European destinations. Gatwick express to/from London!
- Filippo FerriNovember 26, 2013Harrods has a 20% discount in store these days if you buy for more than £100. If you add it to VAT that's 40% on high street prices. Stock up on Paul Smith and Hackett for men.
- NikkiSeptember 9, 2014Great train connection into London via FCC and cheaper than the airport express (although it does take longer)
- I suggest to use the Gatwick express to reach London: it is an easy and inexpensive way to enter the city directly at Victoria station
- Lisa ChanApril 2, 2013South terminal new security process is smoothest I've ever experienced! Liquids bagging area, boarding pass self-scan and baggage trays with a return conveyor system so there's never a backlog!
- VSeptember 5, 2018Very crowded airport with few chargers, which is why you have to go to a restaurant. Restaurants are amazing there!
- ℳ𝒶𝓎♍May 26, 2015Quite decent and modern. LGW is easy to deal with, small enough but big enough. Preferable to fly into if you want to avoid the crowds of Heathrow
- Brendan ElliottJanuary 13, 2018One of the most relaxed airports I’ve been to. Great staff, not too busy.
- Murat AskinJuly 7, 2014Costa is the top place for a coffee-also try the Cafe Rouges Chicken dishes if you got time goes well with last minute beer.Enjoy it have good flight
- The bag control system has been greatly improved recently. Each person now gets a corner to unload their tray after the scanning.Upvoted Feb 23
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