Big Ben y el Palacio de Westminster
The Houses of Parliament and their famous clock tower, popularly known as Big Ben, beside the Thames.
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Airport · London, United Kingdom
Londres Gatwick LGW
39 km from central London. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 39 km
- terminals
- 2
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- LGW · EGKK
About the airport
London Gatwick is the second busiest airport in the United Kingdom. It lies about 45 km south of central London, near Crawley, and handles low-cost carriers, scheduled services and many holiday flights across Europe and beyond.
Terminals
There are two terminals, South and North, linked by a free shuttle train that takes a few minutes. Airlines are split between them, so check your terminal before you travel.
Services
You’ll find restaurants, shops, duty free, free wifi, lounges, left luggage, currency exchange, hotels and car rental desks. The railway station is next to the South Terminal, with frequent trains to London.
Getting to the city
Gatwick Express
A direct train to London Victoria station in about 30 min. It leaves from the airport station, next to the South Terminal.
Thameslink y Southern
Trains with more stops, to Victoria and also to London Bridge, Blackfriars and St Pancras (Thameslink) and the south coast. Handy depending on where you are staying.
National Express y otros autocares
Coaches to London (Victoria station) and other English cities from both terminals. Slower than the train but often cheaper.
Taxi
Official ranks at both terminals. Central London takes an hour or more depending on traffic, and the fare is far higher than the train.
Airport map
Terminal Sur (South Terminal)
The terminal with the airport railway station attached. Airlines are split between the two terminals, so check yours before you travel.
Terminal Norte (North Terminal)
The airport's second terminal, north of the South Terminal. A free shuttle train links the two in a few minutes.
London
Things to do in London
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is one of the world's great cities: historic landmarks, free museums, royal parks, the Thames and neighbourhoods of every kind.
Tower Bridge
A Victorian bascule bridge over the Thames, next to the Tower of London. Its high-level walkways offer views over the city.
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London Eye
A giant observation wheel on the South Bank of the Thames, with panoramic views of central London.
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Palacio de Buckingham
The monarch's official London residence. The Changing of the Guard in front of it draws big crowds.
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How far is the airport from central London?
Londres Gatwick airport is about 39 km from central London.
How do I get from the airport to central London?
From Londres Gatwick airport you can take Gatwick Express (train), Thameslink y Southern (train), National Express y otros autocares (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Londres Gatwick airport have?
Londres Gatwick has 2 terminals: Terminal Sur (South Terminal) and Terminal Norte (North Terminal).
Landing in London?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The airport from the air: Chris Sampson, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- A glazed walkway at the North Terminal: Pete Barr-Watson from Brighton, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Airport buildings lit up at dusk: Richard Humphrey, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Big Ben y el Palacio de Westminster: Diliff, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Tower Bridge: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- London Eye: User:Diliff, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Palacio de Buckingham: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons