London Gatwick Airport (airport code LGW) is London’s second largest and second busiest airport. It is located in Crawley, West Sussex 5 kilometres north of the town centre, 45 kilometres south of London, and 40 kilometres north of Brighton.
The airport’s official website is: http://www.gatwickairport.com/. Detailed driving directions to and from London Gatwick Airport can be found by clicking here: www.gatwickairport.com
Parking at the airport is plentiful and the options are numerous. Details about these options can be found by clicking here: www.gatwickairport.com
London Gatwick Airport can be reached by many public transportation methods such as train, bus, and taxi. For more detailed information about these modes of transportation, click the following link then select the option of your choice: http://www.gatwickairport.com/portal/site/default/menuitem.73decfbf04264ffe78a5e186c02865a0/.
London Gatwick Airport is a major hub for British Airways, easyJet, and Virgin Atlantic. They are also a major base of operations for several charter carriers such as First Choice Airways, Thomas Cooke Airlines, Thomsonfly, and XL Airways. It has two terminals (North and South). With flights reaching approximately 200 destinations worldwide it is often cited as the busiest single runway airport in the world. In fact, it does have a second “stand-by” runway but it is not used unless the main runway is out of use.
London Gatwick Airport offers a variety of accommodations for its visitors. These include shops that sell the latest fashions, cosmetics, books, and much more. They also offer standard amenities such as currency exchange and rental car assistance. For travellers spending some time in the airport, they also offer a “Yotel” which offers 46 stylish cabins where you can rest and relax while waiting for your flight. Prices start at £25 for four hours or about £55 overnight. There are also numerous restaurants available ranging from take-away, to fine dining.
Live flight information for both arrivals and departures can be conveniently found by clicking here: http://www.gatwickairport.com/portal/site/default/menuitem.c98f226e4e5cdafe78a5e186c02865a0/.
