Airport
London, London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Money

Bureaux de change facilities and ATMs are available in the arrivals and departures areas of both terminals.

Communications

Public telephones are located throughout London Gatwick Airport. Internet access is available via a paid-for wireless service (free for the first 90 minutes) and at fixed stations in all terminals. Postboxes are located in the post-security departure areas of the South and North Terminals and at check-in in the North Terminal.

Food

There are numerous restaurants, bars and cafés located in both terminals (both pre- and post-security).

Shopping

There are many shops at London Gatwick Airport, including fashion boutiques, souvenir retailers and newsagents. Several duty-free outlets are available for passengers leaving the EU. The airport also offers home delivery and collection services for items purchased within the terminal.

Special assistance is available for disabled passengers. There are ramps and/or lifts where necessary, disabled toilets, induction loops and reserved seating. There is designated parking space for badge holders in the short-stay car parks linked to the terminal buildings. Wheelchair assistance and help with baggage is also available on request. Passengers requiring further assistance should inform the relevant airline before travelling.

Airportcode: LGW

Number of Terminals: 2

Information

Each arrivals concourse has an information desk where multi-lingual staff are on hand to deal with enquiries 24 hours a day.

Transfer between Terminals

There is a free 24-hour shuttle train, which links the North and South Terminals.

IATA Travel Centre

The IATA Travel Centre delivers accurate passport, visa and health requirement information at a glance. It is a trusted, centralized source for the latest international travel requirements. The IATA Travel Centre is the most accurate source available because it is based on a comprehensive database used by virtually every airline, and information is gathered from official sources worldwide, such as immigration and police authorities.

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Public Transport

London has an excellent public transport system managed by Transport for London (tel: +44-343/222 12 34; tfl.gov.uk). The integrated ticketing system operates via a prepaid smart card (the Oyster Card) and covers the tube, overground trains and buses. Oyster cards are available to purchase at any Underground station and ca n be prepaid for pay-as-you-go travel, daily or weekly passes. Paper tickets still exist but fares are more expensive.