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LGW · London Gatwick Airport

Flights from London made simple.

Gatwick is London's second-largest airport and one of the most important low-cost bases in Europe. Its North and South terminals together offer a huge range of short-haul city-break and beach routes.

Airport code: LGW; London Gatwick Airport
Route guides: 0; 0 with direct flights
Destinations: 10; Researched from here
Guides updated: Regularly; Transport & parking

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About London Gatwick Airport

Getting to the airport

By train: Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Southern trains run to London Victoria, London Bridge and beyond from the South Terminal station.
By bus: National Express coaches serve destinations across the South East.
By car: Gatwick is close to junction 9 of the M23.

Parking at LGW

Park smarter, leave calmer.

Short stay: Short-stay car parks sit beside both terminals.
Long stay: Long-stay car parks connect via shuttle bus.
Meet & greet: Official and independent meet-and-greet services are available.

Check whether your airline uses the North or South terminal before booking parking.

More ideas

More ideas from London

Destinations to research — check the flight search tool for current routes and schedules.

Barcelona rooftops at sunset with the Sagrada Família on the skyline

2h 15m

Spain

Barcelona

Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean beaches and late-night tapas in one of Europe’s most energetic cities.

April–JuneSeptember–October

A yellow Lisbon tram climbing a hillside street in Alfama

2h 45m

Portugal

Lisbon

Pastel hillsides, vintage trams and golden Atlantic light with great-value food and wine.

March–JuneSeptember–October

The Colosseum in Rome in warm evening light

2h 45m

Italy

Rome

Three thousand years of history, piazzas made for lingering and some of the world’s best pasta.

April–MaySeptember–October

Hungarian Parliament building reflected in the Danube at dusk

2h 30m

Hungary

Budapest

Thermal baths, grand Danube views and ruin bars at excellent prices.

April–JuneSeptember–OctoberDecember

Kraków Main Market Square with St Mary’s Basilica

2h 30m

Poland

Kraków

A beautifully preserved medieval old town, cosy cellar bars and outstanding value.

May–SeptemberDecember

Czech Republic

Prague

A fairy-tale skyline of spires, medieval bridges and world-famous beer halls.

April–JuneSeptemberDecember

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