Arriving at Gatwick: A Complete Guide to Getting From the Airport to Your Door
Landing at London Gatwick after a long flight is a great feeling, until you remember the journey still isn't over. Between passport control, baggage reclaim and finding your way out of the terminal, the last stretch home can feel like the hardest part of the trip.
Gatwick sits around 30 miles south of central London, so getting from the airport to your home or hotel needs a little planning. This guide walks through what happens after you land, how the main travel options compare, and how to make your transfer from Gatwick airport as smooth as possible.
The tips here come from the everyday experience of drivers at LTP Cars, a TfL-licensed private hire operator that handles Gatwick pickups day and night.
What Happens After You Land at Gatwick
Knowing the steps between touchdown and the exit makes it easier to plan your onward journey.
Taxiing and disembarking: Depending on your stand, this can take anything from a few minutes to half an hour, especially if you're bus…
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