United Kingdom · London
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Online Check-in
London's second-busiest airport, located 45 km south of central London. Two terminals (North + South) handle heavy easyJet, British Airways, TUI and Norwegian operations. Major leisure + transatlantic.
Now at London Gatwick Airport
- Security wait (today, avg) 18 min
- Disruption No reported disruption
- Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
Quick information
Airlines we cover at London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport hosts about 50 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 2 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.
How to check in for a flight from London Gatwick Airport
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Check in online before you leave home
Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.
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Arrive at the right terminal
LGW has 2 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.
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Drop off checked baggage
Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.
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Pass security
Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.
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Reach your gate on time
Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.
Tips for London Gatwick Airport
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Inter-terminal shuttle suspended
The North-South Terminal shuttle (people-mover) was decommissioned in 2024. Inter-terminal transfer now requires walking landside (~25 min) or shuttle bus.
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Gatwick Express premium fast
Gatwick Express direct to London Victoria in 30 min, every 15 min. £20 single, £20 e-ticket. Thameslink is cheaper (£15) and stops in central London but takes 45+ min.
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Single security checkpoint per terminal
Gatwick has consolidated security in each terminal. Queues monitored — average wait shown live. Peak summer Saturday queues can hit 45 min.
Popular destinations from London Gatwick Airport
Frequently asked questions
Which terminal is easyJet at Gatwick?
easyJet primarily uses South Terminal at Gatwick. Some scheduled flights operate from North Terminal — verify on booking.
How do I get from Gatwick to central London?
Gatwick Express train (30 min, £20) is fastest. Thameslink (45–60 min, £15) is cheaper. National Express coach (80 min, £15) is slowest but goes direct to Victoria coach station.
Can I use my UK ID card at Gatwick?
EU ID cards no longer accepted for travel from UK to most countries (except Republic of Ireland). UK passport required for international departures.
Official sources
The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the London Gatwick Airport official site below.
- gatwickairport.com — Official London Gatwick Airport website (terminal maps, parking, ground transport).
- Wikipedia: London Gatwick Airport — Editorial overview, history, statistics.
- FlightRadar24: LGW live data — Live flight arrivals, departures, and delays.
- gov.uk travel advice — Up-to-date entry requirements and security guidance for United Kingdom.