Gatwick airport Facilities

Information desks are located in both terminals and staff are multi-lingual. Facilities are plentiful in both terminals with many eating and shopping outlets available. Play areas for children are available as well, with many of the lounges and executive lounges being designed for families.

Cash points and a Bureau de change are available, as well as an auto exchange machine. Both terminals have their own games arcade and amusements, as well as their being holistic healthcare available at the south terminal, and a new Sushi bar open in the north terminal.

There are also first aid facilities available in both terminals

North Terminal Shopping

The North Terminal contains the Avenue Shopping Mall which has a wide variety of shopping outlets available. There are a large range of shops available in the air-side lounge that are mostly tax free, and you will also find a newsagent and arrivals shop in the arrivals area.

South Terminal Shopping

The south terminal is often referred to as one of the best shopping centres in any UK airport with a huge variety of outlets available in the landslide area. This is mirrored air-side with almost the same variety of shops available, and as with the north terminal, predominantly tax free. You will find a smaller selection of shops available in the arrivals area, however it is more comprehensive than most UK airport arrival areas.

Disabled Facilities

Gatwick airport meets the EU standard for disabled assistance and has many facilities in place to accommodate those with a disability.

It is possible to obtain assistance with baggage by telephoning the information desk prior to arrival at the airport on 0870 000 2468.

There are several lifts around the airport that can be used for wheelchair access, and wheelchairs are available upon request, when arriving. Disabled toilets are also plentiful in both terminals.

There are many other facilities available for the disabled traveller and we suggest telephoning the relevant airline or the airport itself if you have any queries about what you may require during your time at Gatwick. The following link to Gatwick airport may be of use, Gatwick Airport.