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London Gatwick Airport

Airport Information

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Address

London Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0NP, UK

Country Code

44

Telephone

(0)870 000 2468

Fax

None

E-mail

gatwick_feedback@baa.com

Website

www.gatwickairport.com

Location

The airport is located 45km (28 miles) south of London

Time Zone

GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

2

Transfer between Terminals

There is a free Transit train, which links the North and South terminals 24 hours a day.

Driving Directions

The airport is linked to the M23 motorway. Turn off at junction 9 and follow signs for the airport. London Gatwick is also accessible from the A23 London-Brighton Road.

Car Parking

Each terminal has a short-term car park with direct access to the terminals via covered walkways; these are operated by NCP (tel: (0)870 600 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk). Long-term parking is also available in car parks further from the terminals; a free shuttle bus runs between the car parks and the terminals. Passengers can book at least 96 hours in advance; this can be done through BAA Advance (tel: (0)870 000 1 000; website: www.baa.com). Valet parking is available and operated by NCP. Chauffeured parking is also available from CPS (tel: (0)870 411 1118; website: www.parkwithcps.com). Vehicle transfer between airports, car valeting/servicing and personal chauffeuring can also be arranged through CPS.

Car Hire

Companies include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Offices are located in designated car rental buildings on the Lower Forecourt Road at both terminals.

Public Transport

Rail: The Gatwick Express train (tel: (0)845 850 1530; website: www.gatwickexpress.co.uk) runs to London Victoria Station (journey time: 30 minutes). There is also a Thameslink (tel: (0)20 7620 6333) service, which runs to London King’s Cross (journey time: 50 minutes) as well as other London stations. Information on all national rail travel is available through the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Limousine: Chauffeur-driven cars are provided by Checker Cars (tel: (0)800 747 737). Coach: There are more than 400 express coach service operating daily from the coach stations at both terminals. The main coach station is located on the ground floor of the South Terminal, with most services operating from here. Principal routes also stop at the North Terminal station. National Express (tel: (0) 870 575 7747; website: www.nationalexpress.com) operate most of the services. National Express no.700 coaches operate to Heathrow Airport, from both terminals. The National Express Shuttle no.025 runs to London Victoria Station. The Gatwick Flyer (tel: (0)1708 730 555) runs to destinations east of London, and coaches operate from the South Terminal station only. There are coach information and ticket desks located in the Arrivals concourse of both terminals. Information on travel to/from the airport is available thought the Airport Travel Line (tel: (0)8705 747 777).

Information and Help Desks

Each Arrivals concourse has an information desk (tel: (0)870 000 2468) where multi-lingual staff are on hand to deal with enquiries 24 hours a day.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Both terminals have bureaux de change and ATMs. There is a post office and a 24-hour Internet café in the South Terminal. Wireless Internet connection is also available in the North Terminal. Eating and drinking: There are many restaurants, bars and cafés located in both terminals. Shopping: There are many shops at the airport, including several duty-free outlets. The airport has also recently introduced a home delivery service and a collection service. More information is available from the BAA Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)800 844 844). Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available in both terminals. A lost property service is also operated by the Excess Baggage Company (tel: (0)1293 503 162). Other facilities: These include baby changing rooms and showers, a children’s play area, a medical centre offering vaccinations (tel: (0)1293 507 400) and prayer rooms.

Conference and Business Facilities

There are business facilities, including telephone, fax, photocopy and secretarial services and conference and meeting rooms, at London Gatwick Hilton Hotel (tel: (0)1293 518 080) at the South Terminal and Le Meridien London Gatwick Hotel (tel: (0)1293 567 070) at the North Terminal. There is one executive lounge in the South Terminal, the Servisair Lounge (tel: (0)870 787 6877), and one in the North Terminal, the Aviance Alexandra Suite (tel: (0)1293 507 203).

Disabled Facilities

Special assistance is available for disabled passengers. There are ramps and/or lifts where necessary. Wheelchair push and provision and help with baggage are also provided on request. Reserved seating is located throughout the airport, and there is also designated parking for badge holders. There is an induction loop installed in the terminals, as well as disabled toilets. Passengers requiring assistance should inform the relevant airline before travelling. Travel-Care (tel: (0)1293 504 283) provides advice to anyone who needs assistance and is located in The Village, in the South Terminal.

Airport Hotels

Airport hotels include the London Gatwick Hilton Hotel (tel: (0)1293 518 080) at the South Terminal, and Le Meridien London Gatwick Hotel (tel: (0)1293 567 070 or (0)870 400 8494) at the North Terminal. The Travel Inn (tel: (0)870 238 3305) is situated a five-minute walk away from the North Terminal. Other nearby hotels include the Gatwick Moat House, Ramada Plaza Gatwick, Holiday Inn Gatwick, Renaissance Gatwick, Gatwick Belmont and Holidan Inn Express. A hotel reservation service is available at the British Hotel Reservation Centre desks (tel: (0)1293 504 605 or (0)800 783 4060) in the Arrivals area.

City

London

Full Airport Name

London Gatwick Airport

State or Province

England

Marseille Provence Airport

Airport Information

Country

France

Address

Marseille Provence Airport, CCI Marseille-Provence, BP 7 Aéroport, 13727 Marignane Cédex, France

Country Code

33

Telephone

(0)4 4214 1414

Fax

(0)4 4214 2724

E-mail

contact@marseille-provence.aeroport.fr

Website

www.marseille.aeroport.fr

Location

The airport is located 25km (16 miles) from Marseille

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

2

Transfer between Terminals

The two terminals (domestic and international) are within walking distance of each other.

Driving Directions

The airport is located on the N113 at Marignane. For a map of the area, visit the airport’s website.

Car Parking

There are over 6,000 parking spaces in nine parking lots, including covered and outdoor car parks. Covered parking is available close to the terminal in P6; short-term parking is available in P8 and P9; nearby car parks include P10 and P5, for medium-term stays; and long-term parking is available in P1 and P2, close to the terminals, and P3 and P7, as well as a separate facility, Chèques Parking. Valet parking service is also available upon request (tel: (0)4 4214 2692), in front of P6. Information on car parking and tariffs is available (tel: (0)4 4214 2927). P4 is for coaches only.

Car Hire

ADA, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National/Citer and Sixt are all represented, with desks situated between P3, P7 and P8 car parks.

Public Transport

Road: Bus: There are shuttle buses to Marseille St Charles railway station (journey time: 20-30 minutes) and to Aix-en-Provence bus station (journey time: 30-40 minutes). Taxis: Taxis are available daily 24 hours and can be ordered in advance (tel: (0)4 4214 2444; website: www.taxis-aeroport.com).

Information and Help Desks

Two information desks (tel: (0)4 4214 1414 or 4214 2114) are always open on the Arrivals level of both terminals. Reception staff can advise on airport facilities, the times of flight arrivals and departures and connecting flights. There is an automatic information service (tel: (0)4 4214 2020) available 24 hours a day.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There is a bank and several ATMs, as well as Internet points, wireless Internet access, a post office, fax and Minitel. Eating and drinking: Cafés and restaurants are located throughout the airport. Shopping: Shops include a duty-free shop in the International Terminal, as well as shops in both terminals selling a variety of goods, including regional produce, jewellery and luggage accessories. There is a newsagents too. Luggage: A left-luggage facility is available in the International Terminal; luggage shipping and delivery can also be arranged here (tel: (0)4 4214 3175). A lost and found office is situated in the Domestic Terminal (tel: (0)4 4214 2410). Other facilities: There is a pharmacy and first aid services in the International Terminal.

Conference and Business Facilities

The airport Business Centre (tel: (0)4 4214 2774 or (0)4 4214 2778) is in Hall 4 on the first floor and has private offices, meeting rooms and lounges available for hire. Up to 250 people can be accommodated in the Panoramique Lounge in the International Terminal. Facilities available include telephones, fax, Minitel, Internet and audiovisual equipment, while services include welcome desks, personal porters, catering and a limousine service.

Disabled Facilities

The airport is accessible for disabled passengers. Facilities for the disabled traveller can be provided on request by the airlines or by Midi Provence (tel: (0)4 4214 2742).

Airport Hotels

Hotels at the airport are the Sofitel (tel: (0)4 4278 4278), Novotel (tel: (0)4 4289 9044), Best Western (tel: (0)4 4215 5400), Ibis (tel: (0)4 4279 6161) and Etap (tel: (0)8 9268 0954). Free courtesy buses are available to the hotels and can be booked via designated telephones in the Arrivals halls of both terminals.

City

Marignane

Full Airport Name

Marseille Provence Airport