{"id":8208,"date":"2026-07-03T16:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8208"},"modified":"2026-07-03T16:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:41:44","slug":"gatwick-airport-guide-for-american-travellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/london\/gatwick-airport-guide-for-american-travellers\/","title":{"rendered":"Gatwick Airport Guide for American Travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I’m Matty, and I run DM Airport Transfers<\/a>, picking up American travellers at Gatwick regularly. Gatwick is London’s second-largest airport, and while it’s generally more compact and easier to navigate than Heathrow<\/a>, it still has its own quirks worth knowing before you fly. Here’s a complete guide for American travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gatwick’s two terminals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gatwick is split into North Terminal and South Terminal, connected by a free shuttle transit that runs frequently. Most transatlantic and long-haul flights use the North Terminal, though it’s worth checking your specific airline before you travel, since the two terminals aren’t within walking distance of each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immigration and customs at Gatwick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After leaving the aircraft, you’ll follow signage to UK Border Force. Most American visitors can use the ePassport gates, which speeds up the process considerably compared to the manual desks. Once through immigration, you’ll collect your baggage and pass through customs, green channel for nothing to declare, red channel if you have goods to declare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The arrivals hall experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gatwick’s arrivals halls are generally less overwhelming than Heathrow’s, but they still get busy, particularly around peak transatlantic arrival times. If you’ve pre-booked with DM Airport Transfers<\/a>, your driver will be waiting here with a clearly displayed name board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting from Gatwick into central London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n