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LGWLondon·Gatwick·London, United Kingdom
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Recommended minimum1 hour 15 min
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
North Terminal, South Terminal
Max Transit
20m
via shuttle train
Avg. Security
20m
Primary Hub
easyJet
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
60min
Domestic → International
75min
International → Domestic
75min
International → International
90min
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Getting Between Concourses
The two terminals are connected by an automated inter-terminal shuttle (monorail-style transit), with the ride itself taking about 2-3 minutes but total walking, waiting, and transit time running 10-20 minutes depending on gate location. International arrivals connecting onward must clear UK Border Force immigration and then re-enter security screening before reaching departure gates, as there is no sterile transit corridor for most itineraries. There is no dedicated airside international-to-international transfer route, so nearly all connecting passengers exit and re-clear security.
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Key Facts
Point-to-point airport, not a scheduled-connection hub
Two physically separate terminals
Mandatory re-clearance of immigration and security for most transfers
easyJet's largest base but limited true hub connectivity
Airlines at LGW
easyJet
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at LGW?

30 minutes doesn't allow for re-clearing security or moving between North and South terminals. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at LGW?

45 minutes is tight even for same-terminal domestic-to-domestic connections and offers no buffer for delays. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at LGW?

60 minutes meets the domestic-domestic MCT but is still tight for any international element or terminal change. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at LGW?

75 minutes comfortably covers most domestic connections and matches the domestic-international MCT threshold. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at LGW?

90 minutes gives a solid buffer for terminal transfers and standard security and immigration processing. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at LGW?

2 hours provides ample cushion even during peak congestion or with immigration delays. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at LGW?

150 minutes is generous, allowing time for retail, food, or unexpected queues without stress. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at LGW?

3 hours is comfortably beyond any realistic Gatwick connection scenario. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at LGW?

4 hours is more time than needed, suitable even for worst-case peak-hour disruptions. See full 4 hr guide →

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