Gatwick Airport LGWEGKK

Gatwick (LGW) is London’s major southern airport: a large international, point-to-point gateway rather than a classic alliance mega-hub. It is especially strong for easyJet, British Airways leisure/long-haul operations, TUI, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Norse/Norwegian and a broad mix of Gulf, Asian, African and North Atlantic carriers. Do not think of it as a Star Alliance, SkyTeam or oneworld fortress, although BA gives oneworld flyers a meaningful presence. For London, the train is usually the simplest transfer: the rail station is attached to South Terminal, with a free shuttle to North Terminal. Connections are manageable, but Gatwick is mostly a landside-transfer airport for international-to-international itineraries, so visa, bags and terminal changes matter more than at a sealed airside hub.

Timezone: Europe/London

Nonstop from here

Carrier network (who flies) — not availability or price; tap an airport for its awards.

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://www.gatwickairport.com/

As of 2026-06-20 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

EGKK

Elevation

202 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

2

Longest runway

10883 ft

Terminals

To the city

• Gatwick Express train → London Victoria / Central London · 30 min · Non-stop service direct to London Victoria, departing twice an hour from South Terminal railway station.
• Train → London · 30-45 min · Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express provide direct rail services between London Gatwick and London.
• Coach → London · 1 hr 45 min · National Express coach services operate to London; coaches depart from both terminals.

Bus / coach

National Express serves more than 50 UK destinations from both terminals; Flixbus and the airline Oxford also operate services. Local Metrobus routes serve nearby towns and villages.

Taxi

Airport Cars Gatwick is London Gatwick's official private hire operator, with service from both North and South Terminals; other operators may serve the airport directly.

Train / metro

Rail services operate from the South Terminal railway station; North Terminal passengers use the free two-minute terminal shuttle. Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink connect to London, and GWR serves other routes.

Rideshare

Official site does not name rideshare brands; private hire vehicles use the airport PHV waiting area at South Terminal.

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport