# Gatwick Airport Guide

> Neutral, independent traveller's guide to Gatwick Airport (LGW): how to get to and from the airport, parking, drop-off charges, security waits, and every common question answered with real pounds prices and the date each was checked. Ground-transport intent is referred to 247 UK Airport Taxi, a disclosed transport partner.



Facts and prices checked August 2026.

## Key pages
- [About Gatwick Airport Guide, and how we verify prices](https://gatwickairportguide.org/about): Who we are, how we check every price and timetable against official sources, how we date what we publish, and how we disclose our transport partner.
- [New Gatwick Liquid Rules 2026: What You Can Now Take Through Security](https://gatwickairportguide.org/blog/new-gatwick-liquid-rules-2026): Gatwick has scrapped the 100ml liquids limit. Here is what you can now carry through security, what still needs to come out of your bag. Checked August 2026.
- [Which Gatwick Lounge Is Worth It? North vs South Terminal Compared (2026)](https://gatwickairportguide.org/blog/which-gatwick-lounge-is-worth-it): Gatwick lounges compared, from No1 Lounge and My Lounge at around £34 to Clubrooms at about £44, with what each one includes. Checked August 2026.
- [Gatwick Airport travel blog and guides](https://gatwickairportguide.org/blog): In-depth Gatwick Airport guides on lounges, security and the changes worth knowing before you fly, checked against official sources. Updated August 2026.
- [Gatwick Airport Drop-off and Pick-up Charges (LGW): 2026 Prices](https://gatwickairportguide.org/drop-off): Gatwick drop-off costs £10 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 a minute to a £30 max. How to pay, and the free 2-hour alternative. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Gatwick Airport (LGW): Lounges, WiFi, Assistance and Facilities (2026)](https://gatwickairportguide.org/facilities): Gatwick lounges from £25, free 50Mbps WiFi, left luggage from £10, prayer rooms and assisted travel across North and South terminals. Checked August 2026.
- [Gatwick Airport (LGW): Frequently Asked Questions (2026)](https://gatwickairportguide.org/faqs): Straight answers on Gatwick trains, taxis, the £10 drop-off charge, parking, terminals, lounges and facilities. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Gatwick Airport Guide (LGW): Getting To and From, Parking and FAQs (2026)](https://gatwickairportguide.org/): How to get to and from Gatwick Airport, Thameslink from £14.80, the Gatwick Express, taxis, parking and drop-off charges. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Gatwick Airport (LGW) latest news and travel updates (2026)](https://gatwickairportguide.org/news): Recent changes at Gatwick Airport: new routes, parking and drop-off price changes, construction, security rules and disruption. Updated August 2026.
- [Parking at Gatwick Airport (LGW): Car Parks and Prices (2026)](https://gatwickairportguide.org/parking): The cheapest Gatwick parking is Long Stay Park & Ride from £38 for 24 hours, with a free terminal shuttle. Every car park and price. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Gatwick Airport by Train, Coach and Bus (LGW): Every Public Transport Option (2026)](https://gatwickairportguide.org/public-transport): The cheapest and fastest public transport from Gatwick: Thameslink from £14.80, Gatwick Express in 30 min, coaches from £2. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Popular Routes from Gatwick Airport (LGW): Times, Distances and Fares (2026)](https://gatwickairportguide.org/routes): Distances, driving times and indicative taxi fares from Gatwick to central London, Brighton, Croydon and more. Prices verified August 2026.
- [Taxis, Uber and Private Hire at Gatwick Airport (LGW): Ranks and Fares (2026)](https://gatwickairportguide.org/taxis): What a taxi from Gatwick really costs (about £80 to £100 fixed to central London), the official operator, and how Uber and Bolt work here. Prices verified August 2026.