Gatwick Airport – Shopping
The 90,000 plus passengers who pass through Gatwick Airport everyday are reflected in the fantastic range of brands represented within its many shops. Fashion, electronic, beauty and of course duty free products are sold at reasonably competitive prices but if you want to save some costs it pays to buy in the Duty Free ‘Air Side’ after you have passed immigration and security checks.
Both of Gatwick’s terminals provide substantial retail experiences, whether you’re after high street products, designer goods or just a duty free bargain or two. Once you’ve passed through security, the favourite choices of duty and tax free alcohol, tobacco and perfume/ after shave are all on offer in well stocked stores. As well as the range available in the Departure sections of the airport, Arrivals is also home to a number of shops and outlets, particularly useful for last minute gifts and souvenirs.
Gatwick’s Shop and Collect service can be extremely handy if you’ve picked up a few bargains before boarding a flight and don’t want to have to carry them to your destination and back. You can check your purchases in for free to be securely stored and collect them when you arrive back at the airport from the return leg of your journey. As well as helping with goods that are awkward or bulky in any way, this is a great way to avoid the 100ml restriction on liquid goods carried in your hand luggage if you plan on bringing them back with you.
A personal shopping service is also available at Gatwick Airport, which can be booked in advance and enjoyed within the departure shopping areas. For your Gatwick airport parking it pays to pre book to save both time and money on the cost