Gatwick Airport

Not a bad airport!

It is huuuuuuuuuuuge though! Easy to get lost and confused.

But- lots of food options (quick bites and restaurants to pick from).

Plenty of places to sit and wait for your flight! There's even places to do some shopping to kill time if you are stuck there on a layover.

I had a 5 hour layover at Gatwick Airport. Got some breakfast, did some shopping, and then waited it out for the rest of the time.

Nice airport that isn't too big like Heathrow. The train ride into it from London Bridge was super easy.

The security scanning here is a bit strict but friendly.

The food court is excellent with a huge Starbucks.

Fast and clean. ,.......................................................................

Personally I thought this airport was top of the line as far as airports were concerned. First and foremost, it took me like 5 minutes to get through security and the system was incredibly efficient.

After security, I sat in the common area for a bit (which, in all fairness, could use a few more outlets) before moving to a Wetherspoons pubs where I had a couple cheap glasses of wine and an appetiser before boarding my flight.

Boarding was easy and I was able to find my gate with no problem. Overall an easy to navigate airport with enough decent options for food and drink. Pretty solid.

It's on par with other regional airports and I forgot how frustrating it is to wait for gate announcement here - they don't release gate info until half an hour from your flight, then you have to hurry to your gate, which also include border passport control! Fit in extra time and head there once you see your gate info has been announced!

Avoid Gatwick South Terminal - High Risk of Missing Luggage and Poor Communication with Airlines

Our flight from Gatwick South to Copenhagen turned into a nightmare when our luggage went missing. Despite confirmation that it was at Gatwick, the airport claimed unforeseen circumstances. Norwegian Airlines' pleas for assistance fell on deaf ears, leaving us without essentials for over 8 days.

Attempts to contact Gatwick's luggage section failed, and our frustration peaked with the airport's inability to handle simple continental flights. Returning to the UK without our belongings, including crucial items for our baby, was a Christmas nightmare. We strongly caution against using Gatwick South Terminal, considering the high risk of missing luggage and the poor communication with airlines.

The Gatwick Airport is a decent international airport that offers a wide variety of airlines and destinations. The customs/immigration process was easy and straightforward and the checkin process upon departure was also easy. They offer charging stations around the area to charge your devices/electronics but you will need a UK adapter if you don't already have one. I would definitely fly through this airport again.

Hopped here from Greece and then departed here to Montreal, I have to say I was a fan of the Gatwick airport for transiting through London. Although I've never landed Heathrow, this one just seems to be smaller and more manageable, while still having plenty of international flights whether to get to Europe or fly to Canada.

First of all if you land here and you're trying to get to London, following the signs for the train are pretty simple. Just follow the signs. Instead of trying to fumble around to buy a metrocard, just tap your credit card at the station entrance and then tap out when you leave. Super fast and efficient!

The pub outside of security has decent breakfast food (not sure about lunch). Once you're in past security, there's a Shack Shack and some other familiar looking spots. All in all; I've had no issues transiting through Gatwick. Although it lacks the lounges (as far as I can tell) and amenities of some of the larger airports, it's a solid, practical transit point.

It's an airport, it's get you where you need to go. One of the larger ones in London.

"Will you recognize me?
Call my name or walk on by
Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling
Down, down, down, down" - Simple Minds (1980's band)

Gatwick Airport commonly known as London Gatwick is the smaller cousin of London Heathrow. It's quite popular for puddle jumpers to other European cities. Located in West Sussex about 30 miles south of Central London.

I caught the Gatwick express train from Central London to the airport one early morning. My flight to Rome next on my adventure. Upon arriving I enter the security check point - very efficient and professional. Once I cleared the check point I enter the maze of designer shops and kiosks. It's tempting to stop and be sprayed on by Burberry cologne, but hey, like many European metrosexuals I'm literally running through the maze.

"Don't you forget about me
I'll be alone, dancing you know it, baby
Going to take you apart
I'll put us back together at heart, baby..."

The waiting area is spacious enough with fun shops like Harry Potter to the airport version of Harrods. Cafes and eateries are plenty. For me, I chose Warrens Bakery mainly because it was local and so Brit. And before you know it I was boarding my puddle jumper to Roma...

"Don't you, forget about me
Don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't you, forget about me..."

Ahhh don't you just love 1980's British bands? Anyways...

In the end, I recommend Gatwick Airport to all. For overseas long distance flights I've always flown into London Heathrow, but Gatwick did everything right for my European connections. I found it less intense versus the big US airports and big cousin, London Heathrow. Ta.