Gatwick Airport
Travel Guide
For Aylesbury & Buckinghamshire passengers

About Gatwick Airport

Gatwick (LGW) is the UK's second-busiest airport, sitting roughly 80 miles south of Aylesbury via the M25 and M23. It has two separate passenger terminals — North and South — connected by a free 2-minute monorail. Gatwick is easyJet's largest hub and second-largest UK airport for long-haul travel.

Major carriers flying from Gatwick include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic (long-haul), easyJet (European base), TUI, Jet2, Norwegian, Wizz Air and Vueling. Both terminals are covered at the same fixed price for transfers.

Looking to book a transfer instead? See our dedicated Aylesbury to Gatwick taxi page for route, journey-time and fixed-price details — fares from £105 for up to 4 passengers, both terminals included.

North Terminal vs South Terminal

Gatwick has two separate terminals approximately 1 mile apart with separate drop-off roads. Always check your boarding pass to confirm which terminal your flight departs from (or use the official Gatwick Airport flight check tool). Both terminals are covered at the same price.

South Terminal: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Norwegian, TUI (some routes), easyJet (some routes), Iberia.

North Terminal: easyJet (majority of routes), Jet2, Wizz Air, TUI (some routes), Ryanair, Vueling.

A free monorail connects them in approximately 2 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes total for an inter-terminal transfer including walking.

What is included in every Gatwick transfer?

When is Gatwick worth it over Heathrow?

Heathrow is closer at 40 miles versus Gatwick at 80 miles, and the transfer is typically £45 cheaper. Gatwick makes sense when your airline or specific route only operates from Gatwick — Virgin Atlantic, Norwegian, certain British Airways long-haul routes, or Jet2 holiday flights.

If travelling on easyJet, check whether your route operates from Luton, Gatwick or both. The difference from Aylesbury between Luton (£60) and Gatwick (£115) is significant.

Which areas do you collect from for Gatwick transfers?

Transfer insights for Gatwick Airport from Aylesbury

Practical guidance for the longest and most complex of the main Aylesbury airport routes.

Booking a Gatwick transfer — plan ahead

Gatwick is 80 miles from Aylesbury — the longest standard airport run. The route uses the M25 clockwise from Junction 18 to Junction 7, then the M23 south. Journey times vary significantly by time of day.

Confirming your terminal — North or South — is more important than for any other route. The two terminals have separate drop-off roads. Getting the terminal wrong adds 10 to 15 minutes via the free monorail.

Arriving at Gatwick — return journey advice

On the return journey, your driver monitors your inbound flight. Gatwick baggage reclaim typically takes 20 to 35 minutes after landing. Your driver waits in the airport pickup area for up to 60 minutes after landing — just text or call from the pickup zone and they arrive within 5 minutes. The return journey from Gatwick to Aylesbury takes approximately 90 minutes outside peak hours. In the evening peak between 16:00 and 18:30, allow up to 120 minutes.

Gatwick Airport taxi from nearby areas

Gatwick Airport taxi to nearby areas

Gatwick Airport to Aylesbury — Return & Pickup Service

We provide return Gatwick to Aylesbury transfers at the same fixed £105 price as the outbound leg — no inbound premium. Your driver tracks your flight in real time, so the pickup adjusts automatically if your flight lands early or late. No charge for airline-caused delays.

Airport pickup-zone meet is included as standard at Gatwick from both North and South terminals. Your driver waits in the airport pickup area, tracks your flight and arrives at the pickup zone within 5 minutes of your call. Free waiting time of up to 60 minutes is included from the moment your flight lands. Book both legs together for a single confirmed itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions