London Gatwick has two terminals. easyJet, Emirates, Qatar Airways and SWISS fly from the North Terminal; British Airways, Wizz Air, Vueling, Ryanair, Norwegian and Turkish Airlines use the South Terminal. TUI splits by flight number — TOM departs North, BY departs South. A free shuttle links both terminals in about two minutes, 24/7.
Flying into Stansted instead? See our Stansted Airport transfer to central London.
Which airlines fly from Gatwick North Terminal?
25 airlines operate from Gatwick North Terminal, and easyJet — the airport’s largest carrier — is the one most passengers are looking for. All easyJet flight codes (EZY, EJU and EZS) depart from North.
- Air Arabia / Air Arabia Maroc (G9, 3O)
- Air China (CA)
- Air Mauritius (MK)
- Air Transat (TS)
- Animawings (A2)
- Atlantic Airways (RC)
- Azerbaijan Airlines (J2)
- China Eastern (MU)
- Condor (DE)
- easyJet (EZY, EJU, EZS)
- Emirates (EK)
- Ethiopian Airlines (ET)
- Eurowings (EW)
- FlyErbil (HW)
- Freebird (FH)
- Gulf Air (GF)
- Icelandair (FI)
- JetBlue (B6)
- Qanot Sharq (HH)
- Qatar Airways (QR)
- Royal Air Maroc (AT)
- Singapore Airlines (SQ)
- SWISS (LX)
- Uzbekistan Airways (HY)
- WestJet (WS)
TUI flights whose number starts with TOM also depart from North Terminal — see the TUI section below for the full rule.
Which airlines fly from Gatwick South Terminal?
36 airlines use Gatwick South Terminal — the larger group, and the terminal directly connected to the railway station. British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Vueling and Turkish Airlines are all here.
- Aegean Airlines (A3)
- Air Baltic (BT)
- Air Europa (UX)
- Air France (AF)
- Air India (AI)
- Air Peace (P4)
- Air Zimbabwe (UM)
- Ascend Airways (SYG, YD)
- Aurigny (GR)
- Azores Airlines (JD, CBJ)
- British Airways (BA)
- China Southern (CZ)
- Corendon Airlines (XC)
- Croatia Airlines (OU)
- Enter Air (E4)
- Iberia Express (I2)
- Jet2 (LS)
- Kenya Airways (KQ)
- KM Malta Airlines (KM)
- Mavi Gok Airlines (4m)
- Norse Atlantic (N0, Z0)
- Norwegian (DH, DY, D8)
- Nouvelair (BJ)
- Pegasus Airlines (PC)
- Ryanair (FR)
- Sky Alps (BQ)
- Sky Express (GQ)
- SunExpress (XQ)
- TAP Portugal (TP)
- Titan Airways (ZT)
- Tunisair (TU)
- Turkish Airlines (TK)
- Turkmenistan Airlines (T5)
- Uganda Airlines (UR)
- Vueling (VY)
- Wizz Air (W4, W6, W9)
Watch out for stale guides: several third-party sites still list Wizz Air, Vueling or Turkish Airlines at the North Terminal. The lists above follow London Gatwick’s official airline-to-terminal page, checked on 30 September 2026 — always confirm on your boarding pass on the day you fly.
Which Gatwick terminal do long-haul and Middle East airlines use?
Long-haul carriers split cleanly between the two terminals, so it is worth checking even if you fly the same airline every year. From the North Terminal: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Air China, China Eastern, Air Mauritius, JetBlue, WestJet and Air Transat. From the South Terminal: Turkish Airlines, Air India, Kenya Airways, China Southern, Air Zimbabwe, Uganda Airlines and Norse Atlantic’s transatlantic flights.
Practical effect: if you connect from a Gulf flight into a domestic easyJet leg, both are at North — no shuttle needed. Turkish Airlines passengers connecting to easyJet cross terminals, so allow the shuttle time.
Which terminal is TUI at Gatwick?
TUI is the only Gatwick airline split across both terminals, and the rule is the flight-number prefix. Flights beginning TOM leave from the North Terminal; flights beginning BY leave from the South Terminal. The prefix is printed on your booking confirmation and boarding pass, so check it before you set off rather than at the airport.
How do I check which terminal my flight leaves from?
Three checks, in order of reliability:
- Your boarding pass or airline app on the day — this always wins, because airlines occasionally move terminals.
- The airline lists above — correct as of 30 September 2026 per the airport’s official assignments.
- Gatwick’s live flight search — enter your flight number on the airport’s flights page for a same-day answer.
The fastest shortcut is the flight-number prefix on your booking. These are the prefixes the airport itself uses for its busiest carriers:
| Flight number starts with | Airline | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| EZY / EJU / EZS | easyJet | North |
| TOM | TUI | North |
| BY | TUI | South |
| EK | Emirates | North |
| QR | Qatar Airways | North |
| BA | British Airways | South |
| FR | Ryanair | South |
| W4 / W6 / W9 | Wizz Air | South |
| VY | Vueling | South |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | South |
| LS | Jet2 | South |
| DY / D8 / DH | Norwegian | South |
How do I get between the North and South terminals?
A free automated shuttle connects the two terminals. It runs 24 hours a day, departs every few minutes, and the ride takes about two minutes — so going to the wrong terminal costs you roughly ten minutes, not your flight. There is also a signed walking route between the terminals if you prefer to stay on foot.
| Inter-terminal shuttle | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free |
| Journey time | About 2 minutes |
| Frequency | Every few minutes |
| Operating hours | 24/7 |
| Railway station | South Terminal (shuttle to North) |
Connecting between flights? London Gatwick advises allowing at least 90 minutes when your two flights use different terminals, and at least 60 minutes within the same terminal; some airlines set longer minimums.
Arriving by train? Gatwick’s railway station is attached to the South Terminal. If you fly easyJet or another North Terminal airline, add the two-minute shuttle hop to your plans.
Do I check in at the same terminal my flight departs from?
Yes — at Gatwick, check-in, security and departure all happen in the same terminal, so the airline lists above tell you where your whole journey starts. The one carrier that needs care is TUI: a family with two bookings can hold a TOM flight out of North and a BY flight home into South, so check each leg separately rather than assuming the return matches the outbound.
Bag drop desks open at times set by each airline, not by the airport. If you land on the wrong side with heavy luggage, the shuttle accepts trolleys, so you do not need to carry bags between terminals by hand. Travellers who want someone beside them through the terminal can book meet and assist at Gatwick.
Which terminal do I need for a Heathrow connection?
Neither terminal connects to Heathrow directly — the two airports sit on opposite sides of London, and the transfer between them is a road journey around the M25 that takes roughly an hour, traffic depending. If your itinerary lands at one airport and departs from the other, treat it as a separate trip and book the leg in advance.
A pre-booked car removes both airport-side questions at once: the driver tracks your arrival, meets you in the correct Gatwick arrivals hall — North or South — and drops you at the right Heathrow terminal for your onward flight. The fixed-price Heathrow to Gatwick transfer covers either direction at the same rate.
Where do taxis and chauffeurs pick up and drop off at Gatwick?
Both terminals have their own forecourt drop-off zones and arrivals halls, so a pre-booked driver removes the terminal question entirely: you give your flight number, and the car goes to the right terminal — North or South — adjusted to your actual landing time. If a friend is dropping you at the forecourt instead, check the London airport drop-off charges first: the fee is per vehicle and recorded by number plate.
For arrivals, the standard meeting point is inside the arrivals hall of your terminal, where the chauffeur waits with a name board and helps with luggage to the car. For departures, you are dropped at your terminal’s forecourt, steps from the check-in doors — early-morning easyJet departures from North and late BA arrivals into South are both routine bookings rather than special requests.
Tripyana’s fixed-price chauffeur transfer between Gatwick and central London starts from £165 for the whole car, either direction, with flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting at the airport. Prices are the same in both directions and never surge:
| Vehicle | Gatwick ↔ Central London |
|---|---|
| Mercedes E-Class3 pax2 bags | £165(≈ $225)one way |
| Mercedes V-Class Most requested7 pax7 bags | £195(≈ $265)one way |
| Mercedes S-Class3 pax2 bags | £245(≈ $330)one way |
| Range Rover4 pax4 bags | £330(≈ $445)one way |
All-inclusive final prices — meet & greet board, 60 min free waiting, flight tracking, the same fare day or night
Dollar figures are approximate; you are charged in GBP.
Landing at Gatwick and continuing by car? See our Gatwick to central London transfer, or — if you are connecting between airports — the fixed-price Heathrow to Gatwick transfer and the Stansted to Heathrow transfer. All London airports are covered on the airport transfer hub.
Frequently asked questions about Gatwick terminals
The questions passengers ask most, answered from the airport’s official assignments.
Which terminal is easyJet at Gatwick?
North Terminal. All easyJet flight codes — EZY, EJU and EZS — depart from Gatwick North. The airline is Gatwick’s largest operator, so North Terminal check-in is busiest at dawn and early morning; your boarding pass on the day remains the final word.
Which terminal is British Airways at Gatwick?
South Terminal. British Airways operates its whole Gatwick schedule from South, which is also the terminal attached to the railway station — convenient if you arrive by Thameslink or the Gatwick Express, as no shuttle transfer is needed before check-in.
Which terminal is the train station at Gatwick?
The railway station sits beside the South Terminal. For North Terminal airlines such as easyJet or Emirates, take the free shuttle from the station side: it runs every few minutes, 24 hours a day, and the crossing takes about two minutes.
Which terminal is Wizz Air at Gatwick?
South Terminal. All Wizz Air flight codes at Gatwick — W4, W6 and W9 — depart from South, alongside Ryanair, Vueling and Pegasus. Many older guides still place Wizz Air at North, so trust the official assignment and your boarding pass rather than a cached blog post.
Which terminal are Air China, China Eastern and China Southern at Gatwick?
Air China (CA) and China Eastern (MU) use the North Terminal, while China Southern (CZ) uses the South Terminal. The three Chinese carriers are split, so travellers on different airlines arrive in different halls — check the airline code on your booking before you set off.
Does Jet2 fly from Gatwick North or South Terminal?
South Terminal. Jet2 (LS) operates its Gatwick flights from South, the terminal next to the railway station. TUI is the one holiday airline split across both: TOM flights use North and BY flights use South, so families mixing the two should check each booking.
What happens if I go to the wrong Gatwick terminal?
Take the free inter-terminal shuttle — it departs every few minutes around the clock and takes roughly two minutes, so the mistake usually costs about ten minutes door to door. Leave extra margin at peak times, when shuttle queues and check-in lines are longest.
Do airlines ever change terminals at Gatwick?
Yes — assignments are reviewed by the airport and airlines do move. That is why older guides still show Wizz Air or Vueling at North Terminal. Treat any list, including this one, as planning guidance, and confirm against your boarding pass or the airport’s live flight page on the day.
How long does it take to get between Gatwick North and South Terminal?
About two minutes on the free inter-terminal shuttle, which runs every few minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Its South Terminal station is beside the railway station and North Terminal signs lead to the other platform. Allow roughly ten minutes door to door, including the walk to each station.
How much connection time do I need between Gatwick terminals?
London Gatwick advises at least 90 minutes when your flights leave from different terminals and at least 60 minutes within the same terminal. Airlines may require more. If your bags are not checked through to the final destination, you must collect them and check in again, so separate tickets need extra time.
Do I go through security again when changing terminals at Gatwick?
Usually yes. International-to-international connections at Gatwick pass UK Border Control and then security before the next flight. Arrivals from UK or Irish domestic flights skip passport control but still go through security. If your bags are not checked through, collect them first and check in again with the onward airline.
Where does a pre-booked driver meet me at Gatwick North or South Terminal?
Inside the arrivals hall of the terminal you land at. Share your flight number when booking: the driver tracks the flight, waits in the right hall, North or South, with a name board, and walks you and your luggage to the car. Tripyana includes 60 minutes of free waiting at Gatwick.
Sources
- London Gatwick — Airlines and Terminals (official airline-to-terminal assignments, checked 30 September 2026)
- London Gatwick — Train Travel (station location and shuttle)
- London Gatwick — Flight Connections (connection times and the inter-terminal shuttle, checked September 2026)