is Gatwick open overnight?

stefejb

We are flying out at stupid o'clock on saturday morning and think that the best option is to get the last train to gatwick the night before which will get us there for 1.45. Will we be allowed in the airport and will anything be open. there are five of us including an 11 year old and a three year old

TIA

stef

jay_cee_2

i would of thought so, it´s an airport, aren´t they 24hrs, especially a big one like gatwick, worth a check here:
http://www.gatwickairport.com/
Tel +44 (0)870 000 2468

Threewheeler

:beer: :j Yes, you can access Gatwick, both North and South Terminals 24 hrs.
Limited facilities so take drinks etc with you. seating is scarce so be prepared, ther are a few areas that have fair seating, dependant on your booking in time, I would check in and get rid of luggage as soon as possible.
go through Security as soon as you can as airside there are better facilities that open up fron 04:30. Enjoy.

stefejb

wow that was quick - cheers guys. the alternative is an expensive coach or overnight hotel or illegally squished into exoh's car. Our check in is 0430 so it's only a few hours

Sam_Bee

I believe that the First Capital Connect (or whatever the Thameslink is now called) runs 24 hours a day from London Bridge, St Pancras International, Kentish Town etc (although only 1 train an hour).

Do double check, but that might be a better option?

Diamond78

I use to work for gatwick express and as one post stated it is open 24hrs. Some shops are shut at night (the ones before passport controll)but ones in duty free are open. Have a lovely holiday and great new year

Craig_A

http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/londongatwick.htm

dzug

Sam_Bee wrote: »

I believe that the First Capital Connect (or whatever the Thameslink is now called) runs 24 hours a day from London Bridge, St Pancras International, Kentish Town etc (although only 1 train an hour).

Do double check, but that might be a better option?

Almost - they do have a gap in the small hours which might be at just the wrong time.

But Gatwick Express/Southern do run all night, in the week at least

Depends really where OP is starting from.

Strapped

Not a lot landside will be open at that time, so the three hours before check-in might be a bore but as soon as you check in go through to the departure lounge, where you'll be able to get a hot breakfast by that time.

stefejb

dzug wrote: »

Almost - they do have a gap in the small hours which might be at just the wrong time.

But Gatwick Express/Southern do run all night, in the week at least

Depends really where OP is starting from.

Am starting from feltham so clapham junction is doable but not really london bridge at that time of night. Wouldn't mind the three hours myself but it might be a bit much for the 3yo. Saying that it's going to be just as horrid to get everyone up at 3.30 to go by car. We will take drinks, sarnies, nintendos etc. should be fine

lynn44

We were in same postion as you with yound child, Luckily Burger King open upstairs , We took our luggage with us in the lift, Then found somewhere to sit and they had a snooze,I couldnt relax so stayed awake...boring
Enjoy your holiday