Gatwick Airport's South Terminal reopens after pandemic closure. Gatwick Airport's South Terminal has reopened after shutting during the coronavirus pandemic nearly two years ago. The terminal has not been used by passengers since 15 June 2020.
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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.
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.
Gatwick Airport has two terminal buildings: North Terminal and South Terminal. 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.
The South Terminal was temporarily closed from June 2020, and all airlines normally operating from this terminal were relocated to the North Terminal, owing to the sharp decline in passenger traffic as a result of the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It fully reopened in March 2022.
The most popular airlines from Gatwick include easyjet, British Airways, Norwegian Air, Thomas Cook, TUI and Ryanair. TUI and easyjet flights come in and out of the North Terminal, while British Airways, Norwegian Air, Thomas Cook and Ryanair all use the South Terminal.
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.
The terminal has been dormant since June 15 2020 to reduce costs during the coronavirus pandemic. Its shops, cafes and other facilities have undergone months of refurbishment, updating and cleaning ahead of the reopening.
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.
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.
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.
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.