The top ten international travel destinations for flights from Gatwick airport are: Malaga, Dublin, Alicante, Faro, Sharm El Sheikh, Orlando, Dubai, Geneva, Madrid and Dalaman, and within the UK the most popular flights leave for Edinburgh, Glasgow and Jersey. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year more than 32 million passengers pass through Gatwick each year, making it one of the UKs busiest airports. Overall 90 airlines travel to more than 200 destinations worldwide.
Gatwick is well served by road and rail links, being just 28 miles from London and for those coming by car the airport is directly accessed from junction 9 on the M23. The M25 is only 10 minutes away providing a gateway to the rest of the UK. There are short term parking facilities a short walk from the terminals and long stay car parks situated a short coach ride away.
All the major car hire companies have offices in the arrivals area. Taxi ranks are located in the arrivals area of South Terminal and the entrance to the North Terminal – a journey into central London will cost around £95 and take an hour.
The Gatwick Express is the quickest way to get into central London – trains run from the airport every 15 minutes and the journey time is around 30 minutes. Gatwick is also well served by coaches with direct services to 400 UK destinations including Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Oxford and Norwich. The Gatwick Flyer runs a direct service to Southend airport from the South Terminal.
There are two terminals at Gatwick airport with a huge range of shopping facilities on offer including a large duty free shop and many designer outlets.
There is a left luggage service in the arrivals area which is open 24 hours daily. The charge is £8.00 per item for 24 hours.
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Sofitel London Gatwick
Linked to London Gatwick Airport's North Terminal by a short, covered walkway, Sofitel boasts 3 restaurants and spacious en suite rooms with multi-national satellite TV. The Gatwick Express rail link is close to Sofitel Gatwick, and provides a 30-minute direct journey to London. Sofitel London Gatwick offers air-conditioned rooms with 24-hour room service, pay movies, and refreshment trays. La Brasserie offers a modern European menu, while Gatwick Oriental Restaurant provides south-east Asian cuisine. Le Cafe has a terrace and Kua Bar serves cocktails. London Gatwick Sofitel boasts a business centre and a concierge desk. |
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Mercure London Gatwick Airport
The Mercure London Gatwick is just 5-minutes away from Gatwick Airport via the hotels’ shuttle service. The Mercure Gatwick has 2 restaurants and the M25 is just a 10-minute drive. With a 24-hour front desk, the Mercure has air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms with baths and showers. Rooms also feature TVs, fridges and work desks, whilst wired internet is also available. |
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Premier Inn Gatwick Airport Central
This Premier Inn is only 350 metres from Gatwick Airport's North Terminal and runs a 24-hour shuttle to the North and South terminals for a small fee. The comfortable and friendly Premier Inn Gatwick Airport Central is also convenient for Gatwick Train Station and the M23. It has very comfy beds, a restaurant and meeting facilities. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. |
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Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Hilton London Gatwick Airport is the only hotel with a direct covered walkway to the South Terminal, and offers air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms and an on-site gym. Just 30 minutes from central London, The Hilton Gatwick is also close to the airport train station, which is served by direct trains to London Victoria. The Hilton features a 24-hour fitness centre, late bar, and a Costa Coffee shop on-site. The casual Garden Restaurant serves breakfast and an international menu, whilst Amy’s Restaurant offers intimate candlelit dining. |
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Crowne Plaza London - Gatwick Airport
Just 4 miles from Gatwick Airport, the Crowne Plaza Gatwick-Crawley Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Crawley town centre. A regular bus service operates between the hotel and airport. The en suite rooms are brightly decorated and feature light wood furniture. All rooms have double-glazed windows, a work area and fully tiled bathroom. The Gatwick-Crawley Hotel health and fitness facilities include a swimming pool with bubble seats, a spa, saunas, a steam room and a fully equipped and air-conditioned gym. |
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