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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

Hamburg Airport

Airport Information

Country

Germany

Address

Hamburg Airport, Flughafenstrasse 1-3, 22335 Hamburg, Germany

Country Code

49

Telephone

(0)40 50750

Fax

(0)40 5075 1234

E-mail

Via the airport's website

Website

www.ham.airport.de

Location

The airport is located 8km (5 miles) north of Hamburg

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

A free shuttle bus runs between the terminals and to car park P6.

Driving Directions

The airport is situated between ring roads R2 and R3 on the A433 motorway, and is easily accessible and well signposted from central Hamburg. The A7 feeder road provides a connection to the airport at exit Schnelsen-Nord.

Car Parking

Parking is available at car parks P1, P2, P4, P6 and P7. Car park P6 is a long-term car park linked to all terminals by a free shuttle bus. Valet parking is available in car park P5 (tel: (0)40 5075 1011). Information on parking at the airport is available (tel: (0)40 5075 3303).

Car Hire

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt are all represented at the airport; the booking counter is in Terminal 4 (except for Budget, which is based in Terminal 3).

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Taxis services to central Hamburg are readily available. A door-to-door shuttle service is offered by TravelPorter (tel: (180) 507 5286; website: www.travelporter.de) to destinations within Hamburg and further afield. Limousine: A limousine service is operated by STARS Limousinen-Service (tel: (0)40 5075 3540). Bus: Many bus services run to the city centre and other points around Hamburg, and the night bus no. 606 stops at the main railway station. Rail: The 101 Airport Express runs bus services from Terminals 1 and 4 to the nearby Ohlsdorf U-Bahn/S-Bahn station for connections to the S-Bahn S1 and S11 and U-Bahn U1 to the main railway station and the city centre (Jungfernsteig). Rail: A new S-Bahn rail link between the airport and the city centre is due for completion in 2008.

Information and Help Desks

Airport information desks (tel: (0)40 50750) are located in Terminals 1 and 2. The Airport Office (tel: (0)40 5075 1010) provides airport information, travel insurance and many other services.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Facilities include a bank, bureau de change and post office, ATMs, and wireless Internet. Eating and drinking: There are many restaurants, bars and cafés at the airport; most are located on levels 0 and 3 of Terminal 2, and on the pier. Shopping: There is a variety of shops, including duty-free, in Terminals 2. A brand new shopping plaza is under construction between the two terminals. It should open in 2008. Luggage: A porter service is available and advance reservations can be made (tel: (0)40 5075 2010; e-mail: porter@secuserve-ham.de). Trolleys are available for a small deposit. There is a left-luggage facility in the Terminal 2 Arrivals area, while lost property is handled by the Airport Office. Other facilities: The airport has a pharmacy and first aid facilities at the medical centre in Terminal 2.

Conference and Business Facilities

The Airport Office can provide business services including fax, photocopying and typing. The Airport Conference Centre (tel: (0)40 5075 2500) provides seven conference venues, accommodating up to 90 delegates, with audiovisual and other equipment for hire. The Hanseatic Conference and Banqueting Centre (tel: (0)40 5075 3338) provides 14 meeting rooms of various sizes, as well as business services such as telephone, fax, photocopying and translation, and equipment hire. Executive lounges are located on level 2 of Terminal 2. A VIP service is also available; reservations must be made 24 hours in advance (tel: (0)40 5075 2012).

Disabled Facilities

Disabled travellers are asked to notify their airline and the airport information desk (tel: (0)40 50750) of their needs, prior to travel. The airport is accessible to wheelchairs and disabled toilets can be found throughout. Disabled parking are available. A door-to-door transfer service, wheelchair push and provision, and assistance is offered by DRK Mediservice (tel: (0)40 5075 3353).

Airport Hotels

The Airport Hotel (tel: (0)40 531 020) is on-site, whilst the Dorint Hotel (tel: (0)40 532 090) and Best Western Alsterkrug Hotel (tel: (0)40 513 030) are located nearby. Hotel reservations can be made at the Airport Office. There are plans for a deluxe hotel, built opposite the terminals, to open in 2008.

City

Hamburg

Full Airport Name

Hamburg Airport