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Does Emirates fly from South Terminal Gatwick?

The airport has two terminals – North and South. Emirates flights land and depart from the North Terminal. And if you're flying First Class or Business Class with us, you can look forward to relaxing in the Emirates Lounge before your flight. Gatwick Airport is easy to reach by car and rail.



No, Emirates operates exclusively from the North Terminal at London Gatwick (LGW). While Gatwick's South Terminal is the primary hub for the airport's rail station and many short-haul carriers, the North Terminal is the dedicated home for most "High-Fidelity" long-haul operations, including Emirates and Qatar Airways. If you are arriving at Gatwick by train, you will pull into the South Terminal station and must take the free automated shuttle (a 2-minute ride) to reach the North Terminal for your Emirates check-in. Emirates also operates a premium lounge in the North Terminal for its First Class, Business Class, and eligible Skywards members. In 2026, it is important to double-check your terminal if you are connecting from another flight; while British Airways and Vueling use the South Terminal, Emirates remains firmly anchored in the North. Arriving at the wrong terminal can add 15–20 minutes to your transit time, so following the "North Terminal" signs is critical for a stress-free departure to Dubai.

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Getting from one terminal to the other is easy at London Gatwick, simply take the free inter-terminal shuttle service. It runs every few minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; with a journey time of just two minutes.

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Getting from one terminal to the other is easy at London Gatwick, simply take the free inter-terminal shuttle service. It runs every few minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; with a journey time of just two minutes.

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Gatwick opened as an aerodrome in the late 1920s; it has been in use for commercial flights since 1933. The airport has two terminals, the North Terminal and the South Terminal, which cover areas of 98,000 m2 (1,050,000 sq ft; 117,000 sq yd) and 160,000 m2 (1,700,000 sq ft; 190,000 sq yd) respectively.

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  • Qatar Airways.
  • Royal Air Maroc.
  • Rwandair.
  • TUI.
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Yes, a security check is mandatory when you take a connecting flight. This is because there is a time lag between getting off one aeroplane and getting on-board another to reach your destination.

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