Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport Information & Directions
The first scheduled flight from Gatwick Airport was in 1936, a circular terminal called "The Beehive" was constructed with a subway connecting it to Gatwick train station. During the war the site was used by the RAF as a base for aircraft maintenance. In 1950 the government designated that Gatwick was to be the alternative to Heathrow. The new Gatwick Airport was opened in 1958, the first in the world to have a direct railway connection. A North Terminal was built in 1988 continuing the growth and expansion of the airport. The Airport now operates under the name of London Gatwick Airport and with the increase in popularity of cheap Package Holidays and flights, Gatwick is now the second largest in London and the UK, with passengers totalling over 34 million passing through the airport.
London Gatwick Airport is located approximately 3 miles north of Crawley town centre with access via the M23, A23 and M25. Direct rail services to London Gatwick Airport railway station take you straight to the terminal. A regular coach service is available from central London and surrounding towns and cities to the airport. To view Gatwick flight information such as flight times and flight arrivals, simply follow the links below. With Holiday Hypermarket you can also book flights from Gatwick, car parking and Gatwick Airport hotels. Use the links below to find Hotels and Gatwick Airport parking and the search tool on the left to book a flight. Gatwick Flights depart regularly to destinations worldwide.
Contact London Gatwick Airport
- Telephone: +44 (0)870 000 2468
- Email: gatwickmediacentre@baa.com
- Airport Address: Gatwick Airport
West Sussex
RH6 0NP
United Kingdom
Facilities At London Gatwick Airport