Gatwick's North Terminal opened in 1988. Over 31 million passengers use Gatwick each year.
Check-in and arrivals Arrivals is located on the ground floor, The Avenue shopping is located on the first floor and check-in is located on the second floor.
Your safety and security is BAA's number one priority. Enhanced security can take time, so please be patient with any additional personal and luggage searches and please carry only one piece of hand luggage. Allow for increased security. Before departing for the airport please check your flight is on time and confirm what time your airline requires you to check-in. As a general guideline, plan to arrive at the airport one hour prior to scheduled departure for UK domestic flights and two hours prior to scheduled departure for international flights. Shops, restaurants and bars are open as normal and all purchases can be carried on board your aircraft, although larger items may have to go in the hold of the aircraft.

• Toy/replica guns (metal or plastic)
• Catapults
• Household cutlery
• Knives with blades of any length
• Razor blades
• Tools
• Darts

• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Hypodermic needles (unless required for medical reasons)
• Knitting needles
• Sporting bats
• Billiard, snooker or pool cues