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Flights to Vancouver International Apt from London Gatwick Apt
Description
Vancouver Information
British Columbia Tourist Office
Address: Suite 802, 865 Hornby St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2G3
Phone: +1 604 435 5622
Departure Airport
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
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
Destination Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Airport Information
Country
Canada
Address
Vancouver International Airport Authority PO Box 23750, Airport Postal Outlet, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1Y7, Canada
Country Code
1
Telephone
604 207 7077
Fax
604 276 6099
Via the airport's website
Website
www.yvr.ca
Location
The airport is located 13km (8 miles) south of Vancouver
Time Zone
GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
3
Transfer between Terminals
The glass corridor walkway, known as the ‘Link’, connects the International and Domestic terminals. A free shuttle runs between the International and Domestic terminals and the South Terminal.
Driving Directions
The airport is linked to Vancouver via the Arthur Laing Bridge and then Highway 99. Follow signs for Highway 99 South, and then the airport. The airport is located on Grant McConachie Way.
Car Parking
Parkade is the closest car park to the terminals, offering covered parking; level P1 is for pick-up/drop-off of passengers; levels P2 and P3 are hourly, daily and weekly parking. Hourly or daily parking is also available at the South Terminal. The economy car park, next to Parkade, is also close to the terminals (minimum stay: one day). There is also a cheaper long-term car park with a free 24-hour shuttle service to/from the terminals. There is a 24-hour valet parking service at both the Domestic and International terminals. Call the information line (tel: 604 207 7077) for further parking information.
Car Hire
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Thrifty have facilities on the ground floor of the Parkade, close to the terminal. Off-airport companies, Discount, Dollar and Enterprise, can be contacted at the pick-up location near the economy parking lot.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Over 400 licensed taxis are available from outside the Domestic and International terminals daily 24 hours. Limousine: Limojet Gold Express operates from the airport daily around the clock (tel: 604 273 1331). Bus: The Airporter bus (tel: 604 946 8866 or 1800 668 3141 ; website: www.yvrairporter.com) serves central Vancouver hotels, the cruise ship terminal, and bus and train stations. Tickets are available from the Airporter desk in the Arrivals area of the terminals, at the pick-up point, or on the bus. Scheduled bus services are also available to major hotels in Downtown Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island and various destinations in Washington State.
Information and Help Desks
Customer service counters can be found on the Departures level of both the Domestic and International terminals. Tourism British Columbia Visitor Information Centre (tel: 604 207 0953 or 1598) counters are located on the Arrivals level in both the International and Domestic terminals and can help with accommodation, sightseeing and ground transportation tickets; multi-lingual services are available.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, bureaux de change and banks are located in both the International and Domestic terminals. Full postal facilities and mobile phone hire are available in the Arrivals area of the Domestic Terminal. Telephones and Internet access are available throughout the airport. Eating and drinking: Licensed bars and restaurants, fast-food outlets, snack bars and coffee shops are located throughout the airport. Shopping: Most shops are located in the International and Domestic Departures areas. Duty-free shopping is available in the International Terminal, with one outlet also available in the Domestic Departures area. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available from CDS Baggage Storage (tel: 604 303 4519), in the Arrivals area of the Domestic and International terminals. Other facilities: The Domestic Terminal also has a pharmacy, medical clinic, dental clinic and dry cleaners. There is a spa, 24-hour nursery, and a children’s play area on the ‘Link’ walkway; baby change facilities and children’s play areas are also located at many other areas around the airport.
Conference and Business Facilities
The CDS Business Centre (tel: 604 303 4500) in the International Terminal offers fax and photocopying facilities, computer workstations and Internet ports.
Disabled Facilities
The airport is fully accessible to disabled passengers. There is a general information telephone line for the hearing impaired (tel: 604 207 7070). Disabled parking and wheelchair-accessible taxis are available.
Airport Hotels
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel (tel: 604 207 5200; website: www.fairmont.com) is located on the airport site. Major hotels in the vicinity include the Vancouver Airport Marriott (tel: 604 276 2112) and the Radisson President Hotel & Suites (tel: 604 276 8181). Accommodation booking is available through the travel agent in the Arrivals hall of the Domestic Terminal and the Super Natural British Columbia Visitor Information Centre (tel: 604 207 0953 or 1598), located on the Arrivals level in both the International and Domestic terminals.
City
Vancouver
Full Airport Name
Vancouver International Airport
State or Province
British Columbia
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