Gatwick North vs South Terminal: The Complete Guide

Gatwick Airport has two terminals: the North Terminal and the South Terminal. They are connected by a free shuttle train that runs 24 hours a day, but the journey between them still takes around ten minutes — which matters when you're running tight for a flight.

Which Terminal Do You Need?

The quickest way to confirm your terminal is to check your boarding pass or airline booking confirmation. If you can't find it, here's the general rule:

South Terminal

The South Terminal is Gatwick's larger and older terminal. Airlines using the South Terminal include:

- **easyJet** (the majority of routes) - **British Airways** (some routes — always check) - **TUI** (package holiday flights) - **Jet2** - **Norwegian** - **Wizz Air** - **Vueling** - **Iberia** - **Air Malta**

North Terminal

The North Terminal is generally considered the more modern and less crowded of the two. Airlines using the North Terminal include:

- **British Airways** (some routes — always check your booking) - **Virgin Atlantic** - **Emirates** - **American Airlines** - **Delta** - **Air Canada** - **Lufthansa** - **KLM** - **Ryanair** (most routes) - **flybe**

Drop-Off and Arrivals

South Terminal drop-off: Follow the airport road signs to the South Terminal forecourt. Drop-off is directly outside the departures entrance on the upper level.

North Terminal drop-off: Separate road access to the North Terminal forecourt — follow the signed spur road from the main airport road.

Important for arrivals: Our drivers will meet you in the designated arrivals area for your specific terminal. Always confirm your terminal when booking so your driver is waiting in the right place.

Travelling Between Terminals

If you arrive at one terminal but need the other, use the free Gatwick Shuttle train from the sub-terminal level. Trains run every few minutes and the journey takes around two minutes between stations, but allow ten minutes including walking and waiting time.

Our Gatwick Service

Surrey Airport Transfers covers both Gatwick terminals from every location across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Your driver will know exactly where to position for your flight — just confirm your terminal and airline at the time of booking.