Guide to Gatwick Airport

Car hire is supplied in the international airport. London is served by several airports, with Gatwick being one of the main arrival points for international travellers. Flights arrive from all corners of the globe, filtering through Gatwick by means of its excellent transport infrastructure. The time zone is GMT and the Airport code is LGW. Road and rail links connect into central London, being a distance of 45km or 28 miles.

North Terminal accommodates British Airways, Air France, Delta Air Lines and Aer Lingus amougst other airlines. A few charter flights also fly from the north Terminal. The south Terminal is where the majority of Gatwick's traffic is routed, serving both domestic, international and most charter flights.

Gatwick Airport is located at Junction 9 of the M23 motor way and on the A23 or known as the 'London to Brighton road'. Journey time to central London is approx. 60-70 minutes by taxi, which will cost around £65 for a one way journey. Train services run directly to Gatwick Airport Station known also as the Gatwick Express. Trains run every 15 minutes during most of the day, providing easy and comfortable transport. Trains from King's Cross station run from Bedford, Luton and St Albans through King's Cross Thameslink, Farringdon, Blackfriars and London Bridge stations and then onto Gatwick station. Normaly there are 4 trains per hour during the day and journey time from King's Cross is about 45 minutes. for bus travel, there is a good and efficient Airbus service from Victoria coach station in London.

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