How do I know if my flight is south or North Terminal Gatwick?
* Flight numbers beginning with 'TOM' operate from North Terminal. Flight numbers beginning with 'BY' operate from South Terminal.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
How long before my flight do I need to check in? We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of extra time to check-in and pass through security.
Terminals. The airport has two terminals, South and North, with 65 total gates. Both have shops and restaurants landside and airside, and all areas are accessible to disabled passengers.
You can enjoy world-class shopping in the North Terminal, with retail shops, book stores, electrical outlets, souvenir shops and much more. Most shops are located in the departures area of the terminal, after security control, but there are shops available landside in arrivals and before security control.
The following times serve as a general guide and generally we recommend you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of time. We recommend that you check with your airline for specific check-in times, as these may vary.
The busiest slots are at 6am when flights out start, so at 7, there will be a bit of a lull, although there will be plenty of commuters taking internal flights, especially on a Monday.
Overnight Bag Drop is available if you are travelling on a flight departing before 13:00. You can check in your bags between 18:00–21:00 the day before.
We now operate flights from/to both the North and South Terminals at London Gatwick. Any flight with a flight number between 6300 & 6599 (inclusive) operates from/to the South Terminal.
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.
EasyJet recommends you check in at least two hours before the scheduled departure time. All passengers must provide a valid form of photo ID at check-in on all flights, including domestic routes. Go straight to security at the airport.
Gatwick South Terminal deals with the majority of the airport's traffic and is the original terminal of the airport. It is connected to the North Terminal by a shuttle system, but this is only accessed before security. British Airways flights can now be found flying from South Terminal.