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Gatwick South Terminal Taxi
Pre-book a fixed-price Gatwick South Terminal taxi. Express Pick Up at Short Stay Car Park 3, both directions, 24/7.
4.9 out of 5
Fantastic experience. Flight was delayed but the driver waited without any issues. Great customer service and reliable company.
Ahmed R
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definately recommend to everyone
Noel D
Great company. Absolutely reliable and competitive pricing. Have used a number of times and are my go to transfer to and from Manchester airport
David J
Easy booking process and on-time pickup. Comfortable ride and polite driver. Perfect for airport travel.
Michael T
Used Fastlane for Gatwick Airport transfer. Very smooth journey and excellent communication throughout.
Emily C
Reliable and affordable airport taxi service. Driver helped with luggage and arrived exactly on time.
Daniel H
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Noel D
Great service from start to finish. Booking confirmation was instant and the ride was comfortable.
Fatima K
Professional airport taxi service. Driver tracked my flight and arrived perfectly on time. Very impressed.
Richard P
Clean vehicle, polite driver and smooth journey to the airport. Could not ask for more.
Hannah S
Fastlane Airport Taxis provided a reliable and stress-free transfer. Pricing was transparent and service excellent.
Usman AGatwick South Terminal Taxi at a Glance
Fastlane Transfers runs pre-booked Gatwick Airport taxi services to and from Gatwick South Terminal, with fixed fares, real-time flight tracking, and driver waiting in Express Pick Up at Short Stay Car Park 3. Service highlights:
- Fixed fare confirmed at booking. No surge pricing. No card surcharges.
- Express Pick-Up zone: Short Stay Car Park 3.
- Arrivals hall on the first floor, baggage reclaims on the ground floor.
- Drop-off directly on the South Terminal forecourt outside Departures.
- Gatwick's official drop-off charge included in your fixed quote.
- Real-time flight tracking on every arrival, including long-haul flights subject to customs delays.
- 45 minutes of free waiting from the actual landing time.
- Serves British Airways long-haul, Virgin Atlantic, Wizz Air, TUI long-haul, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific.
- Both directions covered: pickup at arrivals, drop-off at departures.
- Saloon, Executive, MPV 6, and MPV 8 available.
- 24/7 service, including bank holidays and overnight long-haul arrivals.
- Meet and greet inside the arrivals hall available as a paid add-on at £20. Driver waits with your name on a board.
Which Airlines Use Gatwick South Terminal
Gatwick South Terminal is used by British Airways long-haul, Virgin Atlantic, Wizz Air, TUI long-haul, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific. These are the main long-haul and premium carriers operating from Gatwick.
| Airline | Type of route |
|---|---|
| British Airways long-haul | Transatlantic, Caribbean, Middle East, Asia |
| Virgin Atlantic | Transatlantic and Caribbean |
| Wizz Air | European short-haul (mostly Eastern Europe) |
| TUI long-haul | Package holiday charters to Caribbean, US, Mexico |
| Emirates | Dubai |
| Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong (seasonal) |
Gatwick reallocates airlines between terminals occasionally, especially at seasonal switchovers. If you booked more than 6 months ago, check your latest booking confirmation for the current terminal assignment. For departures from the other terminal, Gatwick North Terminal taxi services are on the paired sibling page.
A taxi booking with Fastlane Transfers can be updated free if your flight moves to North Terminal. Tell the team on the booking form and the driver switches your drop-off zone.
Where Your Driver Meets You at Gatwick South Terminal
Your Fastlane Transfers driver waits in the Express Pick Up zone at Short Stay Car Park 3 at Gatwick South Terminal. This is the standard pickup zone for pre-booked airport taxis at South Terminal. Follow the five steps below from the moment you land.
- Land at South Terminal and follow the signs for Arrivals via passport control. Long-haul customs queues can take 30 to 60 minutes at peak times.
- Collect your bags from the ground-floor baggage reclaim, then take the escalator up to the first-floor Arrivals Hall.
- From Arrivals, follow signs for Short Stay Car Park 3. It is a short-covered walk from the main hall.
- Look for your driver in the bay number sent by SMS before you landed. The message includes vehicle make, colour, and registration plate.
- Driver loads your bags into the boot and you are on the road within a few minutes of clearing customs.
If your SMS bay number does not arrive, phone the driver on the mobile number in your booking confirmation email. The dispatch team is also on 24/7 if you cannot reach the driver directly.
Prefer to skip the walk to the car park after a long-haul flight? Meet and greet is available as a paid add-on at £20. Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall with your name on a board, meets you as you exit customs, and walks you to the vehicle. For group pickups needing extra luggage room after a long-haul return, the MPV 8 is the popular pick from Gatwick South Terminal.
Dropping Off at Gatwick South Terminal
Gatwick South Terminal has a drop-off zone directly outside Departures on the terminal forecourt. Drop-off is charged per Gatwick's official drop-off charge schedule, which is ANPR-enforced by the airport.
With Fastlane Transfers, the South Terminal drop-off charge is included in your fixed quote. There is no additional airport fee at the kerb, no minute-counting stress, and no risk of an ANPR fine landing in your inbox three weeks later.
The drop-off zone is on the forecourt directly outside the South Terminal Departures entrance. Your driver pulls up, unloads bags, and departs within the paid window. If you have long-haul checked luggage that needs unloading time, ask the driver to use the long-stay drop-off option instead. The fare adjustment is quoted before you book.
Driving to Gatwick South Terminal via the M23
Gatwick South Terminal is accessed from junction 9 of the M23. The South Terminal turn-off is signposted from the first roundabout after leaving the motorway, at the fork opposite the North Terminal turn-off. From central London, allow 1 hour 10 minutes in light traffic. From Brighton, allow 45 minutes. From Reading, allow 1 hour 15 minutes on the M4 and M25 route.
Saloon
VW PASSAT, TOYOTA PRIUS OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Business Class
MERCEDES E CLASS, BMW 5 SERIES OR SIMILAR
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 6
VW SHARAN, SEAT ALHAMBRA OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 5 | |
| 3 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 8
MERCEDES VITO, TOYOTA PROACE OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 8 | |
| 8 Suitcases & 8 Small Bags |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do taxis pick up at Gatwick South Terminal?
Taxis pick up at the Express Pick Up zone at Short Stay Car Park 3 at Gatwick South Terminal. The Arrivals Hall is on the first floor, above ground-floor baggage reclaim. Your Fastlane Transfers driver texts the exact bay number before you land.
How much is the Gatwick South Terminal drop-off charge?
The Gatwick South Terminal drop-off charge is set by Gatwick Airport under an ANPR-enforced schedule. With Fastlane Transfers, the drop-off charge is included in your fixed booking quote so there is no additional fee at the kerb. Current charge structure is on Gatwick's official drop-off page.
Which airlines fly from Gatwick South Terminal?
British Airways long-haul, Virgin Atlantic, Wizz Air, TUI long-haul, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific fly from Gatwick South Terminal. Gatwick occasionally reallocates airlines between terminals at seasonal switchovers. Check your booking confirmation or Gatwick's live flight information for the current terminal assignment.
How far is South Terminal from North Terminal at Gatwick?
Gatwick South Terminal and Gatwick North Terminal are 2 minutes apart by the free inter-terminal shuttle, or about 5 minutes on foot via the covered walkway. Taxis go direct to the terminal your flight uses, so no shuttle transfer is needed. For North Terminal pickup, book the Fastlane Transfers North Terminal page.
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