For those not wanting to spend any money and hoping to simply commandeer a seat or bench on which to sleep inside either the North or South Terminal, the good news is that both areas are open 24 hours a day.
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Relax at the destination lounge at London Gatwick North Terminal, The Gateway before you fly! The Gateway create a laid-back lounging experience allowing you to add something extra special to make your trip special.
The two on-site hotels, the Sofitel and the Hilton, are conveniently signposted around Gatwick Airport. Other hotels within a short distance include the Corner House (1.3 miles), Courtyard by Marriott (1.8 miles), the Moat House (1.3 miles), and the Ramada Plaza (2.8 miles).
The price is £30 per day for the first day and £25 for subsequent days. To avoid disappointment and secure the best rate it is cheaper to pre-book your Long Stay parking. For those picking someone up from the airport, the first two hours are free.
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.
North Terminal now houses all of easyJet's flights as part of ongoing work to improve the services at Gatwick. Gatwick South Terminal deals with the majority of the airport's traffic and is the original terminal of the airport.
NIGHT FLIGHT RULESThe noisiest types of aircraft are banned between 11.00 pm and 7.00 am. 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.
You need to check the airport rules and regulations regarding sleeping in the terminal. Some airports may allow sleeping for passengers who have a valid ticket or boarding pass, while others may prohibit or restrict sleeping for security or safety reasons.
You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.
Check before you fly* Flight numbers beginning with 'TOM' operate from North Terminal. Flight numbers beginning with 'BY' operate from South Terminal. Check with the airline if you are unsure where to go for your flight.
British Airways operates from the South Termninal at Gatwick Airport, featuring a dedicated check-in area in Zone A, a short walk from the train station which offers direct services into central London.