London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal - Tips

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Smoking is not allowed beyond security at either London Gatwick Airport terminals (this is because of UK law), so smokers need to wait until they arrive at their destination to find smoking facilities.

Before security, landside you can smoke at both North and South terminals but outside the terminal buildings in designated smoking areas. These are clearly signposted.

The North terminals outdoor smoking area is a lot easier to find and closer than the South terminals. This means that you can dash to your flight quicker.

You'll also find this smoking area is often pretty busy."

"Very busy with narrow aisles, one of which filled with the queue. More expensive than the high street."

"easyJet gates are quite far and you don't get a huge amount of time to get there from when they announce the gate."

"Let me daughter watch YouTube Kids so big thumbs up from us both!"

"Used Cophall off site parking and it was very efficient and meant avoiding the M23 and having the navigate the busy airport roads."

"Lots of choice. Head upstairs for more options that aren't quite so busy. The Breakfast Club was good."

"Only a hidden wall socket from time to time near the gates."

"Mainly public seating spaces and limited amount of charging points. No dedicated charging points and passing some of the gates you might find a lucky chair located next to a wall socket."

"When you arrive at the airport, you can take advantage of the free superfast Wi-Fi available. Here are the steps to connect and enjoy speeds of up to 50mbps:

Navigate to the list of available wireless networks on your device.
Select the network named 'Free Gatwick Wi-Fi'.
Click on the 'get online now' button.
A prompt will appear asking for your email address.
Enter your email address and click 'submit' to start your Wi-Fi session.
If you require even faster Wi-Fi speeds, you can sign up for a myGatwick account. Follow these additional steps:

Sign up for a myGatwick account and verify your account.
Once your account is verified, use the same username and password to log in to the Wi-Fi network.
By logging in with your myGatwick account, you can enjoy speeds of up to 100mbps.
Please note that the exact steps may vary slightly depending on the specific instructions and interface provided by the airport's Wi-Fi service."

"To travel between the terminals at London Gatwick Airport, passengers can conveniently use the inter-terminal shuttle service. This shuttle operates 24/7 and runs every few minutes, providing a quick and efficient transfer between the South Terminal and the North Terminal.

If you are in the South Terminal or near the train station, you can easily find the shuttle station. Simply follow the signs for the North Terminal, and you will reach the shuttle station. From there, you can board the shuttle, and within just two minutes, you will be transported to the North Terminal.

Similarly, if you are in the North Terminal and need to reach the South Terminal, follow the signs for the South Terminal. These signs will guide you to the shuttle station, where you can board the shuttle to complete your journey.

The inter-terminal shuttle service offers a convenient and seamless way to travel between the terminals at London Gatwick Airport, ensuring that passengers can easily connect and reach their desired destinations within the airport."