Location
West Sussex, south of London
OnPark airport guide
London Gatwick Airport Parking
Gatwick has two passenger terminals. Identify your terminal before you plan the drive, parking or vehicle handover; OnPark availability is shown only in its booking search.
OnPark bookings are not currently available for London Gatwick Airport. This guide is for trip planning; search airports currently available to book.
London Gatwick Airport at a glance
Passenger traffic
London Gatwick handled 42.8 million passengers and about 263,000 aircraft movements in 2025. Airport information.
Terminal layout
Gatwick uses North and South Terminals. Airline assignments can change, so check your specific flight before travel.
Airport parking options
Park & Ride, Self Park and Meet & Greet describe different ways to park. They are not a promise that OnPark sells every product at this airport. Available products appear only when you search a currently enabled airport and your travel dates.
Park & Ride
Park away from the terminal and follow the onward-travel arrangements in your specific booking. Transport and any extra charges vary by location.
How Park & Ride worksSelf Park
Park your own vehicle. You normally keep your keys unless the particular booking says otherwise; check onward airport access.
How Self Park worksMeet & Greet
Follow the booked vehicle-handover instructions. The meeting point and any terminal access charges depend on the product and airport.
How Meet & Greet worksLondon Gatwick Airport terminal guide
Gatwick uses North and South Terminals. Airline assignments can change, so check your specific flight before travel. Check your airline, flight and any parking confirmation before setting off.
North Terminal
The airport currently lists easyJet, Emirates, Qatar Airways, JetBlue and Singapore Airlines among North Terminal operators. Verify your flight's terminal.
South Terminal
The airport currently lists British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Norwegian, Air France and Jet2 among South Terminal operators. Verify your flight's terminal.
Driving to London Gatwick Airport
Main access roads
M23 Junction 9 and the A23
Follow signs for North or South Terminal from the airport approach. Terminal forecourts and parking locations have different routes; use the directions for your booked facility.
Plan your route
Check live traffic, airport signs and the exact address for the parking or drop-off facility you plan to use. Do not rely on a fixed road journey time.
London Gatwick Airport drop-off and pick-up charges
Airport-operated facilities
Gatwick's terminal drop-off zones currently cost £10 for the first 10 minutes, then £1 per additional minute up to 20 minutes.
- The airport lists a £30 maximum charge and 30-minute maximum stay.
- Payment is due by midnight the following day. Do not stop, wait or unload on designated red routes.
The airport currently offers up to two hours free in its Long Stay car parks for drop-off, with a shuttle to the terminals.
These charges are set by the airport operator and can change. They are separate from OnPark parking charges unless your specific booking explicitly includes an airport access charge. Check London Gatwick Airport's current tariff before travel.
Flights and busy travel periods
London Gatwick Airport passenger traffic
London Gatwick handled 42.8 million passengers and about 263,000 aircraft movements in 2025.
Main airlines
easyJet was Gatwick's largest airline by passenger numbers in 2025. TUI can operate from both terminals depending on flight number; check the airport's live airline and terminal finder.
Airlines and terminal assignments can change. Check your airline and airport information before travel.
When is London Gatwick Airport busiest?
Summer holidays and other school breaks can be busy, particularly around popular morning departures. Check your own flight and travel date.
Traffic and congestion advice
Check live M23 and A23 conditions before travel. Leave enough time for your chosen terminal, parking process and airline check-in.
Hotels near London Gatwick Airport
Terminal-connected hotels, airport-perimeter hotels and accommodation around Crawley or Horley can suit early flights. Check hotel transfer arrangements and prices. Hotel availability, transfer services and prices can change. OnPark does not operate or endorse these hotels.
Choosing parking for your trip
Start with the correct terminal, then compare available Park & Ride, Self Park or Meet & Greet arrangements for your travel dates. Avoid assuming every product meets you at the terminal. Available parking products are shown when you search your travel dates at an enabled airport.
Before driving to London Gatwick Airport
- Confirm your flight, airline, terminal and check-in guidance.
- Check your parking or handover address and instructions if you have booked.
- Review the airport operator's current drop-off tariff and payment method.
- Check live road conditions and allow time for parking, onward travel and security.
- If your return flight changes, follow your booking's collection guidance and contact OnPark where needed.
London Gatwick Airport parking FAQs
Can I book OnPark parking at London Gatwick Airport?
OnPark bookings are not currently available for London Gatwick Airport. This guide can help you plan, but the booking search shows only airports and products that are enabled.
Which terminal does London Gatwick Airport use?
Gatwick uses North and South Terminals. Airline assignments can change, so check your specific flight before travel. Check your airline and flight details before travel.
How do I drive to London Gatwick Airport?
M23 Junction 9 and the A23. Follow signs for North or South Terminal from the airport approach. Terminal forecourts and parking locations have different routes; use the directions for your booked facility.
What are the drop-off charges at London Gatwick Airport?
Gatwick's terminal drop-off zones currently cost £10 for the first 10 minutes, then £1 per additional minute up to 20 minutes. These airport-operated charges can change and are separate from OnPark parking charges. Check the airport's current tariff before travel.
Which airlines use London Gatwick Airport?
easyJet was Gatwick's largest airline by passenger numbers in 2025. TUI can operate from both terminals depending on flight number; check the airport's live airline and terminal finder. Airline services and terminal assignments can change.
When is London Gatwick Airport busiest?
Summer holidays and other school breaks can be busy, particularly around popular morning departures. Check your own flight and travel date. Check live M23 and A23 conditions before travel. Leave enough time for your chosen terminal, parking process and airline check-in.
Are there hotels near London Gatwick Airport?
Terminal-connected hotels, airport-perimeter hotels and accommodation around Crawley or Horley can suit early flights. Check hotel transfer arrangements and prices. Hotel availability, transfers and prices can change.
How do Park & Ride, Self Park and Meet & Greet work near London Gatwick Airport?
Park & Ride involves parking away from the terminal and following onward-travel arrangements. With Self Park you normally park and keep your keys unless your booking says otherwise. Meet & Greet uses a booked vehicle handover point. OnPark availability depends on airport and travel dates.
What if my flight at London Gatwick Airport is delayed?
Follow the collection instructions in your parking booking and contact the provider if your return time changes. Additional parking charges may apply beyond the booked period.
Plan your airport parking
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