What is the difference between Gatwick North and South Terminal?

Gatwick North Terminal serves mainly easyJet, Emirates, Norwegian, Air Canada, and Qatar Airways. South Terminal serves British Airways, Ryanair, Vueling, WizzAir, and Virgin Atlantic. The two terminals are connected by a free shuttle train. Taxi fares are identical to both terminals — the £10 drop-off charge applies at both. Always check your airline's terminal before travel.

Does the Gatwick taxi price include the £10 drop-off charge?

Yes. Every GTT fare to Gatwick Airport includes the £10 drop-off charge. From 6 January 2026, Gatwick charges £10 for up to 10 minutes in the Express Set Down zone, monitored by ANPR cameras. This is absorbed into the fixed fare quoted at booking — nothing extra is added at the terminal.

How early should I book a taxi to Gatwick Airport?

For most journeys, 24-48 hours in advance is enough. For early morning departures (before 6am), book the night before. For peak holiday periods (Christmas, August bank holiday, Easter), booking 3-7 days ahead guarantees vehicle availability. GTT's 24/7 service covers all hours — same prices and same standards whether you travel at 4am or 4pm.

What happens if my Gatwick flight is delayed?

GTT tracks your flight from departure automatically using your flight number. If your flight is delayed, the driver adjusts arrival time automatically — you do not need to call. Free waiting time is 45 minutes from actual touchdown for domestic and European flights, 60 minutes for long-haul international. The driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board.

How much does a group taxi to Gatwick cost per person?

For a group of 7 using a 7-seater MPV from central London at £80, the per-head cost is £11.43. For a group of 4 in a saloon at £60, it is £15 per head. Groups consistently pay less per person than individual Uber rides or multiple taxis. A 7-seater also avoids the need for two separate cars, reducing coordination and total cost.

How long does it take from London to Gatwick by taxi?

From central London, 45-65 minutes in normal traffic via the A3 or M25/M23. From South London, 35-50 minutes via the A23. Rush hour adds 15-25 minutes. Before 5:30am the motorway is clear — 40 minutes from central London is achievable. Journey time does not affect the fixed fare.

Gatwick Airport Taxi — Fixed Fares, 7-Seater, Both Terminals

Gatwick Airport Taxi — Fixed Fares, 7-Seater, Both Terminals | GTT

📍 Gatwick Airport Taxi — Quick Answer

From central London: From £60 · 45–65 min via M23 · £10 drop-off included · 24/7
From South London: From £45 · 35–50 min via A23 — cheapest London route
7-seater taxi: From £80 · up to 7 passengers · 5 large cases
North Terminal: easyJet, Emirates, Qatar · South Terminal: British Airways, Ryanair
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Gatwick Airport sits 28 miles south of Central London — close enough for a simple pre-booked taxi, far enough that the route and timing make a real difference to cost and journey time. The airport has two terminals on the same site: North serves easyJet and Emirates; South serves British Airways and Ryanair. Neither terminal costs more to reach by taxi — the fare depends on where you are in London, not which terminal your flight uses.

This page covers fixed fares from every London area, a full 7-seater and group pricing breakdown, the North and South Terminal airline guide, and how a pre-booked transfer compares to Uber and trains in 2026.

£60Central London → Gatwick (saloon, fixed)

£807-seater MPV → Gatwick (up to 7 pax)

£10Drop-off charge — included in all fares

24/7All hours, all days

Gatwick Airport Taxi Fares — All London Areas

Every fare below is fixed at the time of booking. All vehicles are private hire — no shared rides, no additional stops. The Gatwick £10 drop-off charge (in force since 6 January 2026) is included in all prices. Congestion Charge applies to routes through central London and is added to the fixed fare transparently at booking.

Gatwick Airport taxi fares — fixed prices from London areas (saloon 1–4 passengers)

Area	Saloon from	MPV 7-seat from	Journey time	Route
South London
Croydon, Sutton, Streatham	£45	£65	35–50 min	A23 direct
Brixton, Clapham, Balham	£50	£70	40–55 min	A23 via Streatham
Wandsworth, Tooting	£52	£72	40–55 min	A24 → A217
Central London
Victoria, Westminster, Pimlico	£60	£80	50–65 min	A3 or A23
London Bridge, Waterloo, Elephant	£62	£82	50–70 min	A23 via Brixton
City, Aldgate, Shoreditch	£65	£85	55–75 min	A3 via Clapham
Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill	£68	£88	55–75 min	A3 or M25 J7
East London
Canary Wharf, Greenwich	£65	£85	60–80 min	A2 → M25 → M23
Stratford, Ilford, Romford	£70	£90	65–85 min	A13 → M25 J5
North London
Camden, Islington, Finsbury Park	£65	£85	60–80 min	A1 → A406 → M25
Golders Green, Hampstead, Barnet	£70	£90	65–85 min	A1 → M25 → M23
West London
Hammersmith, Fulham, Chiswick	£60	£80	50–65 min	A3 via Kingston
Ealing, Acton, Hounslow	£62	£82	55–70 min	M4 → M25 → M23
Beyond London
Brighton	£55	£75	30–45 min	A23 south (shortest route)
Crawley	£25	£40	10–20 min	Closest town to Gatwick
Guildford	£55	£72	35–50 min	A281 → A3
Oxford	£130	£155	90–105 min	M25 → A40
Southampton	£110	£135	75–90 min	M23 → M3
Cambridge	£155	£185	120–140 min	M25 → M11

What every GTT Gatwick fare includes: £10 Gatwick drop-off charge · door-to-door from your address · flight tracking from departure · free waiting: 45 min (domestic/EU), 60 min (long-haul) · name board at arrivals · child seats at no extra charge · fare locked at booking.

7-Seater Taxi to Gatwick — Groups and Families

A 7-seater MPV to Gatwick fits 7 passengers and up to 5-6 large suitcases — ideal for families, groups, or colleagues travelling together. The single vehicle fare shared between 7 people consistently works out cheaper per head than splitting into two saloons or relying on multiple Uber rides.

Saloon From £60 1–4 passengers
2 large + 2 carry
Toyota Prius or similar

Estate From £68 1–4 passengers
4 large cases
Skoda Superb or similar

MPV 7-Seater ⭐ From £80 Up to 7 passengers
5–6 large cases
Ford Tourneo or Mercedes Vito

Executive MPV-7 From £100 Up to 7 passengers
7 large cases
Mercedes V-Class

8-Seater From £95 Up to 8 passengers
7 large cases
Ford Tourneo larger

16-Seater From £150 Up to 16 passengers
14 large cases
Minibus

Per-head cost — group taxi vs alternatives

Gatwick Airport taxi — per-head cost by group size from central London

Passengers	Vehicle	Total fare	Per head	vs separate Ubers
1	Saloon	£60	£60.00	Uber £72–£100+ (incl. VAT)
2	Saloon	£60	£30.00	2× Uber £144–200+
4	Saloon	£60	£15.00	4× Uber £288–400+
5	MPV	£80	£16.00	5× Uber = impractical
6	MPV	£80	£13.33	2× saloons = £120+
7	MPV 7-seat	£80	£11.43	2× saloons = £120+
8	8-seater	£95	£11.88	2× saloons or MPV = £120–160

A group of 7 in one vehicle at £80 total — £11.43 each — is often cheaper than the Gatwick Express train (£22.50 per adult) and far cheaper than seven individual Uber rides. The 7-seater also avoids coordination headaches, keeps the group together, and handles all luggage in one boot.

✅ 7-seater booking tip: When booking an MPV-7 to Gatwick, specify the number of large suitcases, not just passengers. A 7-seat vehicle with 7 passengers and 7 large suitcases needs the larger 8-seater with a separate luggage compartment. If each passenger has one small cabin bag only, the standard 7-seater is fine.

North Terminal vs South Terminal — Which Airlines Fly Where

Gatwick's two terminals are connected by a free shuttle train — but getting to the wrong one adds 10-15 minutes and some frustration. Check your booking confirmation or airline website before travel. The taxi fare is identical to both.

Gatwick Airport North and South Terminal — airlines and taxi meeting points

Terminal	Main airlines	Taxi drop-off	Arrivals meeting point
North Terminal	easyJet (main hub) · Emirates · Norwegian · Air Canada · Qatar Airways · Singapore Airlines · TUI (some)	Directly in front of departures entrance	Inside arrivals — near Costa Coffee, after baggage reclaim exit
South Terminal	British Airways · Ryanair · Vueling · WizzAir · Virgin Atlantic · Aer Lingus · Icelandair · Jet2 (some)	Directly in front of departures entrance	Inside arrivals — near WHSmith, after baggage reclaim exit

Gatwick drop-off and pick-up zones — what every driver needs to know

Zone	Cost	Time limit	Payment	Notes
Express Set Down (drop-off)	£10 — included in GTT fare	10 minutes	ANPR — online by midnight	Directly opposite terminal entrance
Short Stay (pick-up)	£7 / 30 min	30 min first period	ANPR — online by midnight	Closest pick-up zone
Long Stay (free pick-up)	Free 2 hours	2 hours	Nothing if under 2 hrs	Shuttle every 5-10 min · 5-7 min journey

Pre-Booked Taxi vs Uber — Gatwick 2026

Since 2 January 2026, every Uber and Bolt ride in London carries 20% VAT — a direct result of the Autumn Budget 2025 closing the loophole both companies had used. A Gatwick Uber that cost £65 in December 2025 now effectively costs £78 before the £10 drop-off charge is added at the end. During peak demand — Friday evening departures, bank holiday weekends, school holiday runs — surge multipliers push Uber fares 50-100% above the base. A pre-booked GTT fare is fixed at booking and does not change.

Gatwick Airport taxi — pre-booked GTT vs Uber vs black cab 2026

Feature	GTT pre-booked	Uber / Bolt	Black cab
Price	Fixed at booking	Variable + 20% VAT since Jan 2026	Metered
£10 drop-off	Included	Added at end	Added to meter
Meet inside terminal	Yes — name board	Car park only	Rank outside
Flight tracking	Automatic	No	No
7-seater	Confirmed at booking	App — not guaranteed	Not standard
Free waiting	45–60 min from landing	Minimal	Meter running
Central London fare	From £60 fixed	£72–£100+	£90–£130
24/7 availability	Guaranteed	Limited before 5am	Limited

Train vs taxi — when each makes sense for Gatwick

Gatwick Airport — taxi vs Gatwick Express vs Southern train comparison

Passengers	Taxi total	Train total	Per-head taxi	Per-head train	Verdict
1 (central London)	£60	£19.90 (Gatwick Express)	£60.00	£19.90	Train clearly wins solo
2 (central London)	£60	£39.80	£30.00	£19.90	Train slightly cheaper
4 (central London)	£60	£79.60	£15.00	£19.90	Taxi wins — cheaper + door-to-door
6 (MPV)	£80	£119.40	£13.33	£19.90	Taxi significantly cheaper
7 (MPV)	£80	£139.30	£11.43	£19.90	Taxi £58 cheaper total

For groups of 3 or more, the taxi is usually cheaper than the train per person — and includes door-to-door service, luggage help, and no carrying bags through crowded Victoria station. See also our airport parking vs taxi cost comparison. For solo travellers, the train saves significant money. The crossover point is typically at 3-4 passengers travelling together from the same address.

Early Morning and Late Night Gatwick Flights

Gatwick handles a large volume of early morning low-cost departures — easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 regularly schedule 6am and 6:30am flights. For a 6am departure from the North Terminal, check-in typically opens at 4am and closes at 5am. From central London, you need to leave by 3:30am to arrive comfortably. The M23 is completely clear at that hour — 45 minutes door to terminal is realistic.

Gatwick Airport — latest taxi departure times from London by flight time

Flight departure	Check-in closes (est.)	Leave central London by	Leave south London by	Notes
06:00	05:00	03:30–03:45	04:00–04:15	Pre-book night before — M23 clear
07:00	06:00	04:30–04:45	05:00–05:15	Pre-book — allow 90 min at airport
08:00	07:00	05:30–05:45	06:00–06:15	Pre-book — M25 quiet at this hour
10:00	09:00	07:30–08:00	08:00–08:30	Rush hour — allow extra 20 min
14:00 +	13:00	11:30–12:00	12:00–12:30	Clear traffic — standard journey

⚠️ The Gatwick Express from Victoria does not start until 5:10am. For flights before 8am, the train is either not available or very tight. A pre-booked taxi is the only reliable option for early morning Gatwick departures from any London area.

What Is Included — GTT Gatwick Transfers

Every GTT booking to or from Gatwick Airport includes the following as standard — nothing added after, nothing to pay at the terminal.

GTT Gatwick transfer — what is included in every booking

Service	Included?	Detail
Gatwick £10 drop-off charge	Yes — always	From 6 January 2026 — ANPR zone, absorbed in fare
Flight tracking	Yes — automatic	From departure airport — adjusts for delays without needing to call
Meet and greet	Yes	Name board inside arrivals hall after baggage reclaim
Free waiting time (arrivals)	45–60 min from landing	45 min domestic/EU · 60 min long-haul
Child seats	Free on request	Group 0+, 1, 2/3 — specify child's age at booking
Luggage assistance	Yes	Driver helps load and unload
Driver details before journey	Yes — by SMS	Name, mobile, vehicle, registration before pickup
DBS-checked driver	Every booking	TfL Private Hire licensed — background verified

How to Book — 60 Seconds Online

Enter your pickup address at gatwicktaxitransfer.com, select Gatwick Airport (North or South Terminal), choose your vehicle, and the fare appears immediately. No card details required at booking — pay cash or card to the driver at journey end. View our full vehicle fleet. Confirmation arrives by email and SMS within seconds. For arrivals, add your flight number and the driver tracks it automatically.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a taxi from Gatwick to central London?

From £60 for a saloon (1-4 passengers) — 45 to 65 minutes via M23 and M25. The £10 Gatwick drop-off charge is included. Fares are fixed at booking — no traffic surcharges, no surge pricing.

Is there a 7-seater taxi to Gatwick Airport?

Yes. The MPV-7 (Ford Tourneo, Mercedes Vito) accommodates up to 7 passengers and 5-6 large cases. Price from £80 depending on pickup location. For 7 passengers sharing, that is £11.43 per person — cheaper than the Gatwick Express train. Book online or call +44 20 3617 7825.

Which terminal is my flight at Gatwick?

North Terminal: easyJet, Emirates, Norwegian, Air Canada, Qatar Airways. South Terminal: British Airways, Ryanair, Vueling, WizzAir, Virgin Atlantic. Check your booking confirmation — the terminal is always listed. Taxi fares are identical to both. The free shuttle train connects them in 4 minutes.

Does the fare include the £10 Gatwick drop-off charge?

Yes — always. Every GTT fare to Gatwick includes the £10 Express Set Down charge introduced on 6 January 2026. Nothing extra is paid at the terminal. The ANPR system logs the driver's plate and the charge is inside the fixed fare quoted at booking.

Is Uber cheaper than a pre-booked taxi to Gatwick?

Not reliably. Since 2 January 2026, Uber applies 20% VAT on every London fare. A typical Gatwick Uber now costs 20% more than before — plus the £10 drop-off is added at the end. During surge, fares rise further. GTT fares are fixed, include the drop-off, and do not change regardless of traffic or demand.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

The driver tracks your flight from departure automatically. If your flight is delayed, arrival time adjusts without you needing to call. Free waiting: 45 minutes from actual touchdown (domestic/EU), 60 minutes for long-haul. The driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board regardless of delay.

Do you provide child seats for Gatwick transfers?

Yes — rear-facing infant seats (Group 0+), forward-facing child seats (Group 1), and booster seats (Group 2/3) at no extra charge. Specify the child's age when booking. See our child seat guide for UK legal requirements.

How early should I book a Gatwick taxi?

24-48 hours in advance is enough for most journeys. For early morning departures (before 6am), book the night before. For peak periods — August, Christmas, Easter — booking 3-7 days ahead guarantees vehicle availability. Same-day bookings are accepted subject to availability.

Can Uber pick up from Gatwick Airport?

Uber can pick up from Gatwick but drivers are not permitted to wait directly in front of the terminal. Uber and Bolt pick up from the designated Short Stay car parks — passengers walk to the car park after collecting luggage. There is no meet-and-greet inside the terminal. Since 2 January 2026, Uber also charges 20% VAT on every London fare, and the £10 Gatwick pick-up charge is added separately. A pre-booked transfer meets you inside arrivals and includes all charges in the fixed fare.

How much is a taxi from Gatwick Airport to Brighton?

A pre-booked taxi from Gatwick Airport to Brighton costs from £55 for a saloon car (1-4 passengers). The journey takes 30-45 minutes via the A23 south — one of the shortest Gatwick routes. The Gatwick £10 pick-up charge is included in the fixed fare. Brighton is one of the most popular Gatwick routes.

Is there a free waiting area at Gatwick for taxis?

Yes. Gatwick's Long Stay car park gives 2 hours free waiting — the most generous of any London airport. Pre-booked drivers park in Long Stay, take the shuttle to the terminal (5-7 minutes, every 5-10 mins), wait in arrivals, then return to the car with the passenger. The free 2-hour window comfortably covers long-haul arrivals even if delayed. GTT uses this zone for all Gatwick arrivals — no parking charge is passed to the passenger.

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Gatwick?

For a solo traveller: the Southern train via London Bridge or Thameslink (~£15-20 off-peak) is cheapest. The Gatwick Express from Victoria (£19.90) is faster but more expensive. For 3 or more passengers travelling together: a pre-booked taxi from £60 total (£20 per person for 3) is comparable to or cheaper than 3 separate train tickets, with door-to-door service included.

How long does it take to get from London to Gatwick by taxi?

From central London, 45-65 minutes in normal traffic via the A3 or M25 and M23. From South London (Croydon, Brixton), 35-50 minutes via the A23. Rush hour (7am-9am and 4pm-7pm weekdays) adds 15-25 minutes. Early morning before 5:30am is the fastest — 40 minutes from central London is achievable. Journey time has no effect on the fixed fare.

Can I pay cash for a Gatwick airport taxi?

Yes. GTT accepts cash (GBP) or all major cards — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Google Pay. Payment is made directly to the driver at the end of the journey. No advance payment or card details are required to book. Corporate accounts with monthly invoicing are also available — see our corporate taxi page. Receipts sent by email automatically.