LGW · London · Terminal North Terminal
British Airways Check-in at London Gatwick Airport
British Airways departs from Terminal North Terminal at London Gatwick Airport. Online check-in opens 24h before departure.
British Airways check-in rules at LGW
Step-by-step at London Gatwick Airport
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Check in online
Open the British Airways app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal North Terminal
British Airways flights at LGW depart only from Terminal North Terminal. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at North Terminal main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate North Terminal Schengen + long-haul gates
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure; gate closes 30 minutes before.
Boarding British Airways at LGW
Terminal North Terminal notes
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Typical gates
British Airways flights typically depart from gates North Terminal Schengen + long-haul gates.
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
North Terminal has UK + international food (Joe & The Juice, Itsu, Wagamama), premium shops, large duty-free.
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Lounges
British Airways Lounge North (Club + Executive Club Gold + Oneworld Emerald). Smaller than Heathrow flagship but premium British food.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. BA Club Europe families get priority + welcome drink for kids.
Known issues at LGW with British Airways
LHR vs LGW long-haul routing differs
Problem: BA's LGW long-haul is mostly leisure (Caribbean, Florida) on older 777. LHR has premium long-haul (Asia, Africa) on newer 787/A350.
Solution: Verify departure airport on booking. LGW BA flights generally have less premium product than LHR equivalents.
Inter-terminal shuttle suspended
Problem: North-South Terminal shuttle was decommissioned in 2024. Connections within Gatwick require landside transfer (~25 min walk + bus).
Solution: If connecting between BA flights at LGW, both flights will be at North Terminal. Allow 90 min for changing terminals if mixed carrier.
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