How do I know if I need Gatwick North or South Terminal?

* 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.



Determining your terminal at London Gatwick is primarily based on the airline you are flying with, and it is crucial to check your e-ticket as some airlines operate from both. In 2026, the North Terminal is the primary hub for easyJet (though some flight numbers 6300–6599 use the South), as well as TUI, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. The South Terminal is home to British Airways, Vueling, and most other international carriers like Norwegian and Ryanair. A simple way to verify is to check the Gatwick Airport website's "Which Terminal" tool by entering your flight number. Additionally, the Gatwick station is located at the South Terminal; if your flight departs from the North Terminal, you will need to take the free, 24-hour automated shuttle train, which takes about two minutes. Most airlines will also display the terminal prominently on their mobile apps once you check in. If you are flying with TUI, remember that "TOM" prefixed flights use North, while "BY" prefixed flights (operated by partners) typically use the South Terminal.

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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.

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The majority of Gatwick flights operate out of South Terminal, including budget airlines Ryanair and easyjet, though British Airways, Emirates and other international airlines use the North Terminal. You can easily travel between the two using the free, 24-hour airport shuttle train, running every few minutes.

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The South Terminal handles the bulk of Gatwick Airport's traffic serving domestic, international and charter flights.

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Gatwick Airport train station is located in the heart of the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport. If you're headed to or coming from the North Terminal, take the inter-terminal transit shuttle.

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Gatwick South Terminal The South Terminal handles American Airlines, Continental, Northwest, US Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights and many others.

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The two passenger terminals at Gatwick Airport are a long way apart; it is not possible to walk between them. There is a free monorail train service that shuttles between the two terminals every 2 or 3 minutes making journeys between the two terminals a breeze, even with luggage.

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Once you have collected your hold luggage, you can then check in to your next flight. Getting from one terminal to the other is easy at London Gatwick, simply take the free inter-terminal shuttle service.

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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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How do I find out my flight's terminal? To find out your flight's terminal, you generally just need to check your airline confirmation or flight itinerary. This can be found either in your email confirmation, or on the airline's website closer to the day of departure.

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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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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.

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The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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Usually, it takes around 49 minutes to travel from London to Gatwick Airport by train, however the fastest services can get you there in as little as 28 minutes. As there are around 810 direct trains running on this popular route each day, you don't need to worry about making any changes along the way.

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Gatwick Airport Arrivals - FAQs It will take on average 1 hour to get out of the airport after landing, although times will vary depending on how busy it is. You'll need to account for time collecting luggage, getting through customs, passing the security checkpoint and walking to your gate.

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