How do I pick someone up from Gatwick Airport?

Where can I go to pick up passengers at London Gatwick? All pickups should take place in the short stay car parks as it often takes more time to collect passengers. Alternatively you can park for free in our long stay car park for up to two hours, using our free shuttle bus to the Terminal.



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We recommend that all passengers use the Short Stay car parks for picking up as this tends to take longer than dropping off. Please note that normal charges apply in the car parks.

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Keen to meet a passenger in the arrivals area? Our Short Stay car parks are located just minutes away from the terminal. You can park up, meet your friends or family, and help them transport their luggage back to the car.

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There is a minimum £5 charge for this. If you're picking someone up, you can park in the Short Stay car park, this will be charged at the standard roll-up price for the Short Stay car park.

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Is there an option to drop off and pick up for free at London Gatwick? Anyone who does not wish to pay the forecourt charge will be able to drop off or pick up passengers in the airport's long-stay car parks with two hours free parking and a free shuttle bus to the terminals.

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Time your arrival to be about half an hour after they're set to land so you don't have to wait around for them. Tip: International flights may require your party to go through customs and can take longer for them to get their luggage. Plan on arriving 45 minutes to an hour after their flight is scheduled to land.

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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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