London's second major international airport, located south of London. Serves a mix of short-haul, long-haul, leisure, and low-cost routes.
Role
Gatwick is London's second major international airport, combining European, leisure and long-haul traffic. See Airlines and routes and History.
Location
Near Crawley in West Sussex, south of central London.
Gatwick Airport (LGW), south of London near Crawley.
Codes
- IATA: LGW
- ICAO: EGKK
Ground transport
Gatwick has exceptionally strong rail links plus coaches and road access. See Getting there for which London station or service makes sense.
Terminals
Gatwick has North and South terminals linked by a free shuttle; the railway station is at South. See Terminals.
Best for
- South London and southeast England access
- Leisure and holiday flights
- European routes
- Some long-haul alternatives to Heathrow
Watch-outs
Rail fares and journey times vary by service. Check whether your flight uses the North or South Terminal before travelling.