Gatwick Airport Parking

Gatwick Airport information

Gatwick Airport, also known as London Gatwick Airport, in is in the south-east of England, approx. 30 miles south of Central London and around 3 miles north of the town of Crawley.

Opening as an aerodrome in the late 1920s, it has been used by commercial travellers since 1933 and has two terminals. By number of passengers it is currently the second-busiest UK airport and the eight-busiest in Europe. In 2016, 43.1 million passengers passed through the airport.

The airport has been owned and operated by Gatwick Airport Limited since 2009. The airline with the most flights from Gatwick Airport is currently EasyJet, but there are many others, the larger ones include including Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Monarch, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Thompson Airways and Thomas Cook Airways.

How to Get to Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is linked directly to the M23 at Junction 9 and to the A23 London-Brighton road and is just a ten-minute drive from the M25

If you use a satnav the postcodes for Gatwick are

RH6 0NP for the South Terminal

RH6 0PJ for the North Terminal

Car Parking Options at Gatwick Airport

There are many parking options at Gatwick Airport, both on-airport and off-airport as well as meet and greet parking.

On-Airport Parking at Gatwick Airport

There are several on-airport parking options to choose from the Short Stay Multi-storeys to one of the three Long stay car Parks run by Gatwick Airport and they all have have the Park Mark accreditation for safer parking.

Long Stay Parking at Gatwick Airport

There is Long Stay South car park, not to be confused with Long Stay North car park. Both these car parks are served by a free shuttle bus and are self-park where you keep your keys. There is also The Summer Special Car Park, which currently transfers only to the North Terminal, but you will need to leave your keys at this one.

Short Stay Parking Gatwick Airport

There are six Short Stay Multi-storey car parks, but they are at a premium price and are likely to be used for shorter stays.

Off-Airport Parking near Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is well served with Gatwick Airport approved off-airport park and ride car parks including APH, Purple Parking Gatwick and Cophall Parking. These car parks will require you to leave your car keys and will transfer you to the airport in their bus taking approx. 10 minutes.

Meet and Greet at Gatwick Airport

Again, there are quite a few options here. For Meet and Greet parking operators who have been approved not only by the airport, but by trading standards too, you can choose from companies like I Love Meet and Greet and Help-me-park who will meet you outside your departure terminal, or ACE Meet and Greet who meet in the adjacent short-term car parks. 

Hotels with parking at Gatwick Airport

At Gatwick, you have the luxury of hotels attached by an indoor walkway to your departure terminal. For instance, there is the Hilton Hotel at Gatwick South Terminal and the Sofitel Hotel at Gatwick North terminal. Both these hotels come with parking packages for maximum convenience.

If you are happy to stay a little further out, the rates go down. Why not try the Holiday Inn Gatwick close to North terminal, the traditional style Copthorne London Gatwick hotel built around a 16th century farmhouse just a 10 minute transfer away, or the modern Sandman Signature Hotel also 10 minutes away with their recently refurbished rooms and public areas. The choices don't stop either as there as there are many more and most will be available with a parking package making it the smart choice for those early flights or late returns.

Gatwick Airport Departure Lounge

At both North and South terminals there is a good choice of cafes and restaurants to suit most tastes, like Yo!, Nando’s, Giraffe, Wagamama and Costa to name but a few. Bars include Wetherspoons and Union Jacks Bar by Jamie Oliver.

If you like to indulge in some duty-free shopping, as well as the World Duty Free you can find many of your favourite stores such as Cath Kidston, Fatface, Lacoste, Snow + Rock, Ted Baker, Superdry, just a few of many and of course the must have news-agents and Beauty/Pharmacy store.

When you arrive at the airport you can enjoy 90 minutes free Wi-Fi and if you want to be online for longer, then high speed wi-fi is provided at the airport by Boingo Hotspot for a fee.

Gatwick Airport Lounge

For an escape from the hustle and bustle and a comfortable start to your journey, you can also book an executive lounge.

There are a few lounges to choose from depending which terminal you are flying from. At the North Terminal, there is the No:1 Lounge, as well as the more intimate My Lounge and the Aspire Lounge, whereas at the South Terminal you can enjoy the No:1 Lounge.

Whilst you are enjoying the peace and comfort, you can enjoy complementary drinks from the bar including soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits as well as hot beverages and hot and cold snacks from the pantry table.

Gatwick Airport Parking Map

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Read the latest reviews from FHR customers who have booked Gatwick Airport Parking. Click the car park's name to view more information

APH Gatwick - Saver Product

Perfect from start to finish. Efficient and friendly.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Sinead Morrissey - 22 Jun 2017 10:02

I Love Meet and Greet - Sofitel Package

Excellent. On time and very helpful. All staff identifiable in smart uniform. Helped load/unload luggage.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Jon Neill - 22 Jun 2017 07:32

I Love Meet and Greet - Sofitel Package

Excellent. On time and very helpful. All staff identifiable in smart uniform. Helped load/unload luggage.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Susan Neill - 22 Jun 2017 07:31

FHR Meet & Greet - Non Refundable

Some of us (well, me!) not handsfree and it would be good if a call from Cobham Services would suffice, prior to arrival at Gatwick. Return delivery of car only 10 min wait.
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Jane Rodbourn - 21 Jun 2017 16:57

Cophall Parking Gatwick

The service was fine going out but the return was not so good we rang when we got into the baggage hall as instructed and was told that there would be a bus waiting for us but as we got there we were told it was full and would have to wait for the next one well that took another 30mins to appear and when we got on we were told there was no air condition in the bus and no windows to open in the back the temperature was 33 c so we were not impressed. When I rang for the second time to check where the bus was I was told that they were very busy and the traffic was bad, well if you know you are very busy surly the best thing to do is to keep sending the busses not to wait 30mins and then two come along.
2 Rating Book Again: No ANGELA SYRETT - 21 Jun 2017 15:28

I Love Meet & Greet - Hilton Package

Whole process ran very smoothly. We rang ahead of arrival at the Gatwick Hilton as requested and the driver was outside the hotel waving us in as we arrived and the handover was quick and easy. Similarly on our return the driver arrived outside the terminal within minutes of our getting there. Both drivers were friendly and efficient.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Keith Faulkner - 21 Jun 2017 14:50

Cophall Parking Gatwick

This car park is excellent. When you drop off your car you leave your keys at Reception, then board a free minibus that takes you to Gatwick Airport. You are given a card with a phone number and on your return, phone up and the minibus appears at the off-airport car parks bus stop. We waited about 15 minutes from phoning up from the bus stop, well-after midnight. If you phone earlier, as instructed, the wait should be less. Pick up your keys from Reception at the car park, then you're on your way!
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Ann Knight - 21 Jun 2017 14:30

Cophall Parking Gatwick

we have been booking parking at Copthall for about the last 15 years. always a great service. Polite and efficient staff. Why would we change
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Shirley Mahamdallie - 21 Jun 2017 13:44

ACE Meet & Greet LGW - Non-Flex

Prompt and courteous service. Photos taken of my vehicle before the driver left. Vehicle returned quickly despite our incoming flight landing early. Would use again.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes I Blake - 21 Jun 2017 10:51

Long Stay South

Easy to book on internet, drive in collect ticket, park car go on holiday come back collect car insert ticket drive home! Couldnt be easier!
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Mike Williams - 21 Jun 2017 08:07