Gatwick Airport – Overview
London’s second airport and the second busiest in the UK as a whole, Gatwick Airport is home to two terminals and transports over 30 million people by air each year. Situated near the town of Crawley in West Sussex, Gatwick offers convenient access to London from the South. The airport contains two runways, although only one is used at any particular time.
Operated by BAA, Gatwick is used by a number of airlines, particularly British Airways and easyJet. The airport started life in the late 50’s and has gone on to connect to locations worldwide as well as throughout Europe and the UK.
Gatwick caters for business and leisure/ family travellers alike, with a range of retail and dining facilities on offer. Both the North and South terminals are equipped with the services to make your journey as pleasant as possible. The airport provides good access to disabled travellers, as well as dedicated worship areas catering for people practising a variety of religions.
The airport is well served by road the M3 which is closeby and by public transport, including rail and bus, the Gatwick Express service linking the airport to central London. Although it is located out-with London city, the airport does link into the city well through various transport links. It pays to pre-book your Gatwick Airport Parking to ensure you can guarantee your space and it also saves money on the standard on the day prices.