Facilities Available at Gatwick International Airport UK

Around 100 airlines fly from Gatwick to around 200 destinations worldwide. Gatwick is the busiest single runway airport in the world, the second largest airport in the UK and the sixth busiest international airport in the world. Although Gatwick airport is located 28 miles south of London the airport has fast rail and road links and is a much easier place to navigate than its bigger sister Heathrow. Pre booking your Gatwick airport parking is essential if you want to save money or guarantee your parking space as the car parks get full very quickly. Some car parks leave spaces for late arrivals but not many and it is generally more expensive to pay at the gate than pre-booking. Facilities at its two terminals - North and South - are good, particularly for those who count shopping as part of the airport experience but its growing popularity is also Gatwick's biggest problem. Now the sixth busiest international airport in the world it operates all flights from a single runway and is crying out for more capacity. As for the Gatwick car parks, Tudor Rose car park is only 5 minutes from each terminal and prides itself on being probably the fastest service at Gatwick Airport. There are more than 900 rail services a day to and from the airport and more than 40 express coach services serve the airport daily.

North Terminal - Gatwick's North Terminal opened in 1988. Over 31 million passengers use Gatwick each year. The North Terminal handles most British Airways flights, Delta Air Lines, some overseas airlines' services plus a limited number of charter flights.

South Terminal - South Terminal handles the most of Gatwick’s passengers, serving domestic, international and charter flights plus BA Express.

Both Terminals offer a wide range of Shopping and Eating facilities.

Gatwick Airport Facts

• Gatwick Airport was once owned by the Surrey Aero Club in 1930.
• The first commercial flights from Gatwick were started in 1934.
• The Beehive was Gatwick’s first passenger terminal building.
• In 2000, the revolutionary Beehive terminal building was refurbished and used as GB Airway's head office.
• The site of Gatwick Airport was once a popular Race Course.

Gatwick Airport Disabled Facilities

London Gatwick Airport is reasonably friendly to disabled people and those needing special assistance. Both the North and South Terminals offer:

• Ramps.
• Wider access pathways.
• Telephones at a height accessible to wheelchair users.
• Disabled toilet facilities.
• Reserved seating for disabled people in check-in areas.

For general advice and information regarding the special needs facilities at Gatwick Airport telephone +44 (0)870 0002468.

Travel-Care is an independent agency offering assistance to anyone at London Gatwick Airport who has a problem. Travel-Care can be found in The Village, South Terminal.

Open from 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 - 16:00 Saturday and Sunday. Telephone: +44 (0)1293 504283.

Gatwick Airport Business Facilities

Gatwick Airport Lounges

Escape from the airport crowds.

It's not much fun sitting in a crowded airport terminal in the height of summer, especially if your flight has been delayed. Treat yourself to the quiet comfort of a lounge normally reserved for business class passengers. Sit back and enjoy complimentary: Tea/Coffee, Soft drink, Alcoholic beverages, Snacks, Magazines/Newspapers, Flight information. Each lounge is designed using imaginative textures and colours and make use of natural light and natural materials to provide a tranquil environment where you can relax, work, have a drink or just catch up with the news - it's your choice. They provide a comfortable environment to escape the hustle and bustle of Gatwick terminals. Customers can relax and enjoy complimentary snacks, tea, coffee and a wide selection of soft and alcoholic drinks plus free newspapers and magazines. Gatwick Airport Lounges are also available at over 14 UK other airports. Each lounge is designed using imaginative textures and colours and make use of natural light and natural materials to provide a tranquil environment where you can relax, work, have a drink or just catch up with the news. For security reasons if you need to leave the lounge, you must take any luggage with you even if you wish to return. Gatwick airport lounges located after Passport Control are not suitable for passengers on domestic flights unless stated otherwise. Lounges have a smart casual dress code and expect reasonable behaviour from guests. Airport lounge staff reserve the right to refuse admission. Smoking arrangements vary from lounge to lounge. There is a charge for champagne. Other drinks and snacks are provided free of charge.

All children in Gatwick airport lounges must be accompanied by an adult at all times, some lounges however do not allow children.

South Terminal Executive Lounges

The South Terminal has two executive lounges: Servisair Lounge and Aviance Lounge. Follow the signs for Airline Lounges.

The Servisair Lounge is on the upper level of South Terminal's international departures lounge. The cost is £18.80 per passenger. The lounge is open daily from 05:30 - 21:30.

Facilities include complimentary beverages and light snacks, selection of newspapers and magazines, telephone/fax machines, television, toilet and shower facilities.

For further information and to book contact Servisair Direct +44 (0)161 489 0928 or book online at www.executivelounges.com.

The Aviance Lounge is in the Sir Robert Hardingham Suite, on the second level of the South Terminal. Passengers can pay to access the lounge on the door at a cost of £19.50 per passenger.

Opening hours are daily (except Sunday) from 06:00 - 21:00. Facilities include a limited smoking area, complimentary bar, magazines, showers and toilets.

For further information telephone +44 (0)1293 502400.

North Terminal Executive Lounge

The North Terminal has one executive lounge: Alexandra Suite. The Alexandra Suite is located in the North Terminal departures lounge. Follow the signs for Airline Lounges.

Passengers can pay to enter the lounge on the door at a cost of £19.50 per passenger.

Opening hours are daily from 06:00 - 21:00. Facilities include a no smoking lounge, complimentary bar, magazines, showers and toilets.

For further information telephone +44 (0)1293 507203.

Conference and Business Centre

The BAA Conference and Business Centre is located on the 7th floor of Norfolk House within Gatwick's South Terminal. Two minutes from the arrival and departure halls, the Conference and Business Centre provides:

• Meeting facilities
  • 16 meeting and conf rooms, accommodating up to 60
  • Rooms available for hire by the hour, half-day or daily
  • High speed internet access
  • Latest presentation and communications technology
  • Video conferencing
  • Air conditioning
  • Full catering
• Executive Lounge
  • Specially designed for business travellers
  • Quiet working environment
  • Walk-in facility, no need to pre-book
  • High speed internet access
  • Analogue and ISDN lines available for laptops
  • Flat screen PCs ready for use
  • Hourly charge includes all network charges, refreshments and printing
• Business Services
  • Photocopying
  • Scanning
  • Colour printing
  • Courier service
  • Secretarial work
  • Faxing
  • Binding