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Gatwick North vs South Terminal: Full Guide
Gatwick Airport runs two terminals, North and South, linked by a free automated transit taking around two minutes. Which one you need comes down entirely to your airline — not which sits closer to Oxford.
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Every transfer runs in an estate car rather than the standard saloon most competitors send — more boot room, same fixed fare. That's 4 passengers plus 2 large suitcases and hand luggage as standard; mention it in advance if your load is bigger and we'll match the vehicle to it.
Two terminals, one airport
Unlike Heathrow's four terminals, Gatwick has just two: North and South. They sit close together, joined by a free, frequent automated people-mover, so a wrong-terminal drop-off is a short, manageable fix rather than a long walk or taxi ride across the airport.
South Terminal is the older of the pair and houses the main railway station serving the airport. North Terminal has expanded over the years, including a newer pier extension.
How to check which terminal you need
Gatwick's airline-terminal allocation has shifted over the years and isn't fixed permanently to one carrier, so the only reliable way to know which terminal you need is your booking confirmation or boarding pass — not a guess based on which airline you're flying.
Unsure, or your confirmation doesn't spell it out? Most airlines' websites or apps confirm the terminal at check-in.
Telling your driver in advance
Give us your terminal (or your airline, if the terminal isn't confirmed yet) at booking, so your driver heads straight to the right forecourt instead of adjusting en route. Our separate North Terminal and South Terminal pages carry terminal-specific pickup details.
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How many terminals does Gatwick have? +
Two: North Terminal and South Terminal, connected by a free automated transit that takes around two minutes.
How do I know if I need North or South Terminal? +
Check your booking confirmation or boarding pass — airline terminal allocation at Gatwick has changed over time, so it's not safe to assume based on the airline alone.
What if I get dropped at the wrong Gatwick terminal? +
It's a short fix — the free inter-terminal transit connects North and South in around two minutes, so a wrong-terminal drop-off isn't a serious problem.
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