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Can I sleep in Gatwick overnight?

At YOTELAIR London Gatwick Airport, our day rates are perfect for a long transit or unexpected layover. Cabins (YOTELAIR-speak for bedrooms) can be booked for as little as four hours or as long as overnight.



Yes, you can sleep in Gatwick Airport overnight, and it is a common practice for travelers with early morning departures. Both the North and South Terminals are open 24 hours a day. The South Terminal is generally considered the "better" option for sleepers because it has more long benches and quieter corners, particularly on the ground floor near the 24-hour Tesco Express. The North Terminal has fewer comfortable spots, though you can find benches without armrests near the shuttle train entrance. While sleeping on the floor or chairs is free, security may ask to see your boarding pass during the night. For a more "proper" rest, Gatwick offers several internal hotels: the YOTELAIR in the South Terminal provides tiny, high-tech cabins that can be booked in 4-hour blocks, while the Bloc Hotel and Premier Inn offer traditional rooms directly connected to the terminals, allowing you to bypass the discomfort of a terminal bench.

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At YOTELAIR London Gatwick Airport, our day rates are perfect for a long transit or unexpected layover. Cabins (YOTELAIR-speak for bedrooms) can be booked for as little as four hours or as long as overnight.

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If an airport lounge is open 24 hours per day and lets you stay as long as you want, then you can most likely sleep there with no issue. However, many airport lounges aren't designed for overnight stays. Once you have a lounge in mind, make sure to check the following: Hours of operation: Many lounges close at night.

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Gatwick offers free shower facilities on the departure level of the North Terminal and on the Gatwick Village level of the South Terminal. If you'd like soap and a towel, simply pick up the courtesy phone by the shower room door and someone will bring them over.

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NIGHT FLIGHT RULES The number of flights between 11.30 pm and 6.00 am is limited by a quota – at present 11,200 in the summer (seven months) and 3,250 in winter. At night, between 2330 and 0600, the noise limit is 87 dBA. There is also a separate quota system based on noise, with noisy aircraft using more points.

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The airport is open all night so if you are planing on sleeping at Gatwick you'll want to arrive late enough so you can just arrive and put your head down straight away.

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10 Tips for When You're Stuck at An Airport Overnight
  1. Lower Your Expectations. ...
  2. Remember to Stretch. ...
  3. Pamper Yourself with Comfort Items. ...
  4. Carry Spare Clothes with You. ...
  5. Prepare to Keep Warm. ...
  6. Bring Your Earplugs. ...
  7. The Jack(et) of all Trades. ...
  8. Make Your Bed and Lie in It.


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8 Tips for Sleeping at the Airport
  1. Do Your Research. ...
  2. Consider On-Site Hotels and Sleep Pods. ...
  3. Protect Your Belongings. ...
  4. Don't Choose an Isolated Location. ...
  5. Create a Restful Environment. ...
  6. Set an Alarm. ...
  7. Expect to Get Woken Up by Security. ...
  8. Head to Airport Lounges.


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For as little as £22, Gatwick airport lounges provide a more calming environment compared to the hustle and bustle of the Departures lounge. Other perks include delicious complimentary food, drinks (including alcohol) , free Wi-Fi, and entertainment areas.

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The peak times at London Gatwick Airport is from 7 AM to 10 AM in the morning and 5 PM to 8 PM in the evening.

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Liquid shampoo will always be subject to the TSA liquids 3-1-1 rule. What is this? This rule states that your liquids must be contained within a container no larger than 3.4 fluid ounces or (100 mL) and that all of your liquid containers must fit comfortably within a quart sized re-sealable bag.

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Showering with hot water and using soap can strip away the natural oils that help keep the skin moisturised. This can lead to dryness and dehydration, which can be exacerbated by the low humidity levels in airplane cabins.

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easyBus run a non-stop service every 15 minutes taking 1 hour and 10 minutes to get you between Gatwick and Central London. The best thing is that they also run from 4am to 1am, so you will nearly always have a bus ready to board, this is very helpful especially if you're getting in early in the morning!

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