Gatwick North Terminal Arrivals Guide

Chauffeur Pickup & Airport Transfers

SSR Executive Travel

London Gatwick North Terminal Airport is designed for efficient passenger movement, offering a smoother and faster arrivals experience compared to larger terminals.
 
If you are arriving here and have booked a chauffeur service Cambridge or airport transfer, this guide explains exactly how to move through the terminal and meet your driver without confusion.

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Gatwick North Terminal
Gatwick North Terminal — Arrivals Ground Floor Layout  |  Your driver waits at the marked position

Quick Flow Overview

Aircraft

Passport Control

Baggage Reclaim

Exit

Arrivals Hall

Chauffeur Pickup

Tip: Your chauffeur will wait near the arrivals exit or the designated meeting point — marked clearly on the map above.

arriving at Gatwick North terminal

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Aircraft Arrival

After landing at Gatwick North Terminal:

  • Passengers exit via air bridge or shuttle bus
  • Follow overhead signs for arrivals
Arrivals Passport Control

Proceed to immigration — two options available:

Proceed to immigration — two options available:

ePassport gates (faster lane)Manual immigration counters

This area is smaller and faster than South Terminal, with shorter average wait times.

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Passport Control

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Baggage Reclaim

After clearing passport control, you enter the baggage reclaim area. Key features of this terminal:

  • Linear conveyor belt layout for easy navigation
  • Clear visibility of all reclaim belts
  • Minimal walking distance from immigration

Gatwick North Terminal has separate exit flows depending on your journey type:

  • Domestic arrivals exit — left side of the hall
  • International arrivals exit — right side of the hall

Both exits lead into the main Arrivals Hall where your chauffeur will be waiting.

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Exit from Arrivals

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Meet Your Chauffeur

With SSR Executive Travel, your arrival experience is handled from the moment you land:

  • Driver tracks your flight in real time
  • Waits inside the arrivals hall
  • Holds a personalised name board

The map clearly marks: “Your Driver will wait here” — near the main exit, meeting point, and café area.

After meeting your chauffeur:

  • Full assistance with luggage
  • Short walk to the pickup zone
  • Direct transfer to your destination

The British Airways Arrivals Lounge is accessible via the upper level (zones 19 and 18 on the map).

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Exit & Vehicle Transfer

Shuttle & Transport Links

From Gatwick North Terminal you can access:

Shuttle service to South Terminal (free, runs 24 hours)
Taxi rank directly outside arrivals
Car rental services on-site
Long stay car parks via dedicated walkway

Airport Transfers to Cambridge

Using a chauffeur service Cambridge gives you:

Direct travel — no stops, no detours
No waiting — driver ready when you land
Premium comfort — luxury Mercedes fleet
Fixed pricing — no surge charges

Facilities in Gatwick North Terminal

Boots pharmacy & World Duty Free Arrival Shop
Costa Coffee & M&S Simply Food
WHSmith
Bureau de Change & Moneycorp currency exchange
Cash machines (ATMs)
Airport information desk
Special assistance help point
Accessible toilets, baby change, male & female facilities

Travel Times

RouteApprox. Travel Time
Gatwick → Cambridge~2 hours
Gatwick → Central London~1–1.5 hours

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Final Tips


Follow terminal signage carefully throughout
Stay near the arrivals exit after clearing customs
Keep your phone active — your driver may call on landing

Gatwick Airport Short Stay Parking Rates

Drop off fee: £10.00 effective from October 2026

Standard Short Stay (On the Day)
DurationRate (On the Day)
Up to 30 mins£8.00
31 – 60 mins£14.00
1 – 2 hours£18.00
1 – 2 hours£21.50
2 – 3 hours£26.00
3 – 4 hours£31.50
4 – 5 hours£40.50
5 – 6 hours£60.00
6 – 9 hours£70.00
Each subsequent day£70.00
12 – 24 hours£70.00
Each additional 24 hrs£70.00

These rates became effective from 6 January 2026.

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Duration
Rate (On the Day)
Up to 30 mins£12.00
30 – 59 minutes£19.00
1 – 2 hours£22.00
2 – 3 hours£26.00
3 – 4 hours£33.00
4 – 5 hours£41.00
5 – 6 hours£56.00
6 -12 hours£74.50
12 – 24 hours£87.50
Each additional 24 hrs£87.50

Note: Rates shown are “on the day” drive-up prices. Pre-booking online may offer discounted rates. Check the airport website for current promotions.