London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Gatwick North Terminal is a multi-level terminal block (Arrivals on Level 0, Shuttle/Bag Drop on Level 1, Security/Departures on Level 2) that fans into a central airside lounge, then stretches out via long piers and the Pier 6 bridge to the furthest gates. Most rail arrivals start in the South Terminal station and funnel across the elevated inter-terminal shuttle, making the shuttle + bridge the two critical time-risk connectors within the wider London Gatwick hub.
Map Table
| Zone | Connection | Walk Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rail station (South Terminal) | North Terminal shuttle corridor + escalators/lifts | Barrier → shuttle entrance: ~2–4 min |
| Inter-terminal shuttle (APM) | South ↔ North | Ride: ~2 min; total transfer budget: ~15 min |
| North Terminal Level 1 | Shuttle exit ↔ Bag drop (Zones A/B) | ~2–3 min |
| North Terminal Level 2 airside | Security exit ↔ Pier 6 bridge start | ~5–8 min |
| Pier 6 bridge (Gates 101–113) | Main lounge ↔ satellite gates | Security exit → Gate 113: ~15–20 min |
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Map Strategy
- Budget time to connectors, not just “security”: plan a 15-minute Station Barrier → North Terminal Entrance transfer, then treat Pier 6 as a separate 15–20 minute commitment from Security Exit to Gate 113.
- Identify the airside decision point early: aim for the Pier 6 bridge entrance as your first anchor after security so you don’t lose minutes wandering the main lounge before committing to the long walk.
- Use the duty-free bypass to remove maze-time: at World Duty Free, take the flank corridor signed for Special Assistance/Lounges to pop out near the main lounge anchors (Boots/Wetherspoon area).
- De-risk level changes: from the North Terminal shuttle arrival (Level 1), go straight to central escalators for speed, or use the side-positioned lifts for step-free routing up to Level 2 Security.
2026 London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Map + Printable PDF
2026 navigation at North Terminal still hinges on two connectors: the South↔North automated shuttle (short ride, variable waiting/boarding) and the Pier 6 bridge to Gates 101–113 (long, travelators not continuous). A printable PDF is most useful for locking in the decision points: shuttle entrance at the rail concourse, the Level 1→2 vertical jump to Security, and the duty-free bypass that drops you into the main lounge faster.
2022-2025 London Gatwick Airport Terminal North Arrivals Map (Official 2022 Edition)
2022-2025 London Gatwick Airport Terminal North Check In and Departures Map (Official 2022 Edition)
2022-2025 London Gatwick Airport Terminal North Check In Map (Official 2022 Edition)
2022-2025 London Gatwick Airport Terminal North International Departure Lounge Lower Level Map (Official 2022 Edition)
2022-2025 London Gatwick Airport Terminal North International Departure Lounge Upper Level Map (Official 2022 Edition)
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Map Guide
What is the exact walking time from North Terminal security exit to the furthest departure gate area (fastest on-foot route)?
Walking takes about 15–20 minutes from North Terminal security exit to the furthest gate area at Pier 6 (Gates 101–113), assuming a brisk pace and working travelators where available. That’s the fastest realistic on-foot budget for Gate 113 when the route is flowing.
The fastest line is Security Exit → duty-free bypass flank corridor → main Departure Lounge spine (Boots/Wetherspoon area) → Pier 6 bridge entrance → cross the 197 m bridge (use travelators) → continue into the satellite to Gate 113. Expect the biggest time swing before the bridge (crowds and lounge meandering) and at travelator gaps; treat the bridge entrance as the “commit point” and don’t stop once you pass the toilets at the bridge start.
Where is the North↔South inter-terminal shuttle station entrance relative to Gatwick Airport rail station platforms (shortest signed path)?
The shuttle station entrance sits off the rail station concourse (South Terminal side), reached by going up from the platforms to the ticket-barrier level, then following “North Terminal / Shuttle” signs to an adjacent corridor and up to the elevated shuttle platform via escalators or lifts. The shortest signed route does not require entering South Terminal check-in.
The fastest sequence is Platform → lift/escalator to station concourse → pass through ticket barriers → immediately follow the yellow/black “North Terminal” overhead signs toward the dedicated shuttle corridor (avoid drifting into South Terminal retail/atrium) → reach the shuttle access node marked by escalators/lifts that rise to the APM platform. If you end up in South Terminal check-in zones, you’ve overshot and are looking at a backtrack that can cost 10–15 minutes.
What is the exact walking distance from North Terminal security exit to the satellite/bridge access point (the decision point where people lose time)?
The walking distance is about 250–300 meters from the North Terminal security exit to the Pier 6 bridge entrance (the satellite/bridge decision point). That distance assumes you take the most direct line into the main Departure Lounge without looping through retail.
From the security exit, either follow the main flow through World Duty Free or take the flank bypass corridor and rejoin the lounge near the Boots/Wetherspoon area. Stay on the main concourse spine with overhead signs for Gates 101–113 until you reach the clearly defined bridge entrance. Toilets sit right at the start of the bridge on the lounge side, so if you can see that restroom block, you’re at the commit point.
Where is the post-security assistance corridor in North Terminal, and what is the shortest path to reach it from the main exit?
The post-security assistance corridor runs along the flank of the World Duty Free exit area, parallel to the duty-free store, and is the fastest way to bypass the retail maze into the main Departure Lounge. It’s the same “cheat-code” path commonly indicated by Lounges/Special Assistance signage.
From the main security exit, walk straight toward the World Duty Free entrance, then immediately peel onto the side passage beside the store entrance rather than entering the serpentine duty-free route. Follow the corridor signage for Lounges/Special Assistance/Family Assistance until it deposits you into the main airside lounge near the large anchor tenants (commonly the Boots/Wetherspoon zone). If you’re already inside duty free, the corridor is reached by skirting to the store’s side edge and exiting via the signed side passage instead of following the full loop.
What is the exact platform-to-terminal walking route from Thameslink/Gatwick Airport Station to North Terminal check-in (including level changes)?
Walking takes about 10–15 minutes from Thameslink platforms at Gatwick Airport Station to North Terminal check-in, including the vertical moves to the station concourse and the inter-terminal shuttle ride. The time swing is usually platform lift queues and shuttle waiting/boarding, not the two-minute APM ride itself.
The shortest route is Platform → lift/escalator up to the station concourse → through ticket barriers → follow “North Terminal / Shuttle” signs to the dedicated corridor beside the rail concourse → take escalators or lifts up to the elevated shuttle platform → ride the shuttle (~2 minutes) → exit at North Terminal and cross the short exterior walkway into Level 1. From there, check-in/bag drop is either immediately on Level 1 (Zones A/B patterns) or one level up: take the central escalators (fastest) or the side-positioned lifts (step-free) to Level 2 for the main departures/check-in zones and the security approach.
Where is the first reliable landside meeting point in North Terminal Arrivals, and what is the shortest baggage-hall-to-meeting-point route?
Costa Coffee on Level 0 Arrivals is the first reliable landside meeting point at Gatwick North Terminal because it sits by the main Arrivals concourse and works even when people exit via different domestic/international doors. It’s the easiest landmark to “fail-safe” around.
From baggage reclaim, stay in the natural forward flow to the Arrivals exit doors (after Customs for international arrivals). Once you’re landside on Level 0, do not go up levels or toward rail/shuttle signage; instead, follow the Arrivals concourse frontage and walk directly to Costa Coffee near the Domestic Arrivals side. If your party exits via International Arrivals, Pret A Manger is nearby, but Costa remains the better single-point rendezvous across both exit patterns.
What is the exact walking time from North Terminal security exit to the No1 Lounge / lounge corridor (fastest path)?
Walking takes about 3–5 minutes from North Terminal security exit to the No1 Lounge entrance, using the fastest line through the main Departure Lounge and following the “Airport Lounges” wayfinding. This assumes you don’t lose time inside the World Duty Free loop.
Exit security and take the duty-free bypass flank corridor if you see it, rejoining the main lounge near the big anchor area (commonly Boots/Wetherspoon). From that spine, follow overhead signs for Airport Lounges toward the Lounge Pavilion, then pass through the glass double doors; the No1 Lounge entrance is positioned straight ahead once inside that pavilion zone. If you find yourself deep in duty free, you’ve added unnecessary minutes—hug the side to escape via the corridor instead of completing the retail path.
Where is the Short Stay parking pedestrian entrance closest to North Terminal Arrivals, and what is the shortest indoor route to it?
The closest Short Stay Parking pedestrian entrance is the covered link corridor signed “Short Stay Car Parks” on Level 0 Arrivals, leading directly into the Car Park 5/6 walkway connection. It’s the first indoor connector you should aim for once you’re landside.
From baggage reclaim, follow the main Arrivals flow out to landside on Level 0, then orient on the Arrivals frontage (Costa Coffee is a reliable landmark). Walk toward the overhead signs for Short Stay Car Parks and enter the covered gangway that bridges into the car park complex rather than heading up toward rail/shuttle levels. Stay in the enclosed walkway until you reach the car park lift lobby doors (Car Park 6 is the usual target for pick-up on Level 4, while Car Parks 5/6 serve Short Stay generally).
What is the shortest step-free route from the North Terminal rail-station walkway to security, avoiding stairs (exact lift/escalator nodes)?
The shortest step-free route is Platform lift → station concourse → level access to the shuttle platform → North Terminal Level 1 entry → side-positioned lift to Level 2 → Assistance/Family gate into Security. That sequence avoids escalators entirely and uses the widest, most PRM-friendly access points.
Use the lift from your rail platform up to the station concourse, then follow “North Terminal / Shuttle” signs to the shuttle access and take the lift (instead of escalators) up to the elevated APM platform. At North Terminal, enter on Level 1 and look to the sides of the main portals for the less-obvious lifts that take you up to Level 2 Departures/Security. At security, aim for the Special Assistance/Family lane with wide gates rather than standard turnstiles, which are the most common mobility choke point.
Where is the inter-terminal shuttle relative to North Terminal bag drop/check-in, and what is the exact walk time between them?
Walking takes about 2–3 minutes from the North Terminal shuttle station exit to the nearest Level 1 bag drop/check-in area. The shuttle drops you outside the main building, and the route is a short, direct indoor line once you pass through the Level 1 entrance doors.
Exit the APM at North Terminal and cross the short exterior walkway into the terminal envelope on Level 1. The bag drop zones commonly used for high-volume carriers sit on this same level, so you’re aiming for a straight-through path rather than going up to Level 2. If your airline’s check-in is on Level 2, the shuttle is still your closest arrival point, but you’ll add a vertical move: take the central escalators for speed or the side-positioned lifts for step-free access.
What is the exact walking time from North Terminal security to a far pier gate, using moving walkways where available?
Walking takes about 15–20 minutes from North Terminal security to a far pier gate like Gate 113 when you use the Pier 6 bridge travelators wherever they’re running. The time is dominated by the long airside spine + bridge segments, not the gate pod itself.
| Segment | Typical distance | Fast walk time |
|---|---|---|
| Security exit → Pier 6 bridge start | ~250–300 m | ~5–8 min |
| Cross Pier 6 bridge (travelators) | 197 m | ~2–3 min |
| Bridge end → Gate 113 | ~150 m | ~4–5 min |
The quickest pattern is to take the duty-free bypass flank corridor, lock onto overhead signs for Gates 101–113, and stay on the travelators rather than weaving around slower walkers. If a travelator is out of service or congested, add a few minutes and avoid tight connections without a buffer.
Where is the Arrivals immigration exit relative to baggage reclaim, and what is the shortest path between them inside North Terminal?
The immigration exit feeds directly into baggage reclaim in North Terminal via a single, linear arrivals channel, so the shortest path is simply the managed forward flow from Passport Control into the reclaim hall. There isn’t a faster alternate corridor once you enter the arrivals processing stream.
After you clear Immigration/Passport Control, continue straight ahead through the controlled doors and down the signed corridor into Baggage Reclaim; the reclaim belts are immediately beyond the entry threshold of the hall. For Pier 6 arrivals (Gates 101–113), you’ll traverse the bridge back first on a segregated arrivals route, then get funneled into Immigration—after that point, the building’s separation rules prevent shortcuts, so staying with the main flow is the fastest play.
Where is the closest usable landside pick-up point to North Terminal Arrivals, and what is the shortest signed walking route to it?
The closest usable landside pick-up point is the Express Pick-up area in Car Park 6, Level 4, not the terminal forecourt. Private cars can’t reliably dwell curbside at North Terminal, so aiming for Car Park 6 avoids the classic “why can’t you stop here?” failure.
From baggage reclaim, exit to landside on Level 0 Arrivals, then follow overhead signs for “Short Stay Car Parks” into the covered pedestrian link (gangway) connecting the terminal to the car parks. Continue through the enclosed walkway to the Car Park 6 lift lobby, take the lifts up to Level 4, and meet in the Express Pick-up zone on that level. Budget roughly 6–8 minutes total (about 4 minutes walking plus lift wait/transit).
Where is the closest airside toilet to the start of the satellite/bridge route, and what is the shortest path to it from the main concourse?
The closest airside toilet block is positioned right at the start of the Pier 6 bridge on the departures side, immediately before you commit to the crossing toward Gates 101–113. It’s the last high-capacity restroom node before the long bridge-and-satellite walk.
From the main airside concourse, follow overhead signage for Gates 101–113 along the Departure Lounge spine toward the Pier 6 bridge entrance. As the bridge entry comes into view, stay on the lounge-side approach rather than stepping onto the bridge; the toilets sit adjacent to that bridge-start junction. If you reach the travelators and enclosed bridge span, you’ve passed the restroom node—turn back to the bridge threshold area to find it.
Archive London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Map
Below are all historical map versions for London Gatwick Airport. Each year includes the official map available for that period, presented as both WebP and PDF.
2022-2025 London Gatwick Airport Terminal North Map (Official 2022 Edition)
2019 London Gatwick Airport Terminal North Map
