Gatwick's South Terminal opened in 1958. Over 31 million passengers use Gatwick each year.
Check-in and arrivals Check-in and arrivals are located on the same level in Gatwick's South Terminal. Check-in and departures are on the right of the terminal, arrivals is on the left of the terminal.
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