Address

Airparks North and South (formerly BCP Gatwick)
Charlwood Road
Lowfield Heath
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 0QB

Distance to airport

3 miles, approx. 10 mins on the transfer bus.

Directions

From junction 9 of the M23:
Take the second exit at the motorway roundabout with traffic lights towards the airport. At the next roundabout, go straight on towards the North terminal.
At the next roundabout, take the fourth exit onto the A23 towards Crawley and Redhill. At the roundabout on the A23, the Longbridge roundabout, take the fourth exit and head back on yourself along the A23 towards Gatwick, Brighton, Crawley and the M23. Don't turn left towards Charlwood - stay on the A23. Go straight on at the first roundabout. At the second roundabout, take the second exit onto the Old Brighton Road South, towards Lowfield Heath, Crawley and Charlwood. After about 200 yards, you will come to a mini roundabout. Turn left into Charlwood Road. Airparks is about one and a half miles down the road on the right.

From junction 10 of the M23:
Take the first exit if you are coming from the south, and the third exit if you are coming from the north, onto the A2011 towards Crawley. At the first roundabout, take the third exit onto the A2011 towards Horsham. At the next roundabout, which has traffic lights, take the fourth exit onto the A23 northbound towards Redhill and Gatwick.
Go straight on at the next roundabout towards Gatwick. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto the Old Brighton Road South, towards Lowfield Heath, Crawley and Charlwood. After about 200 yards, you will come to a mini roundabout. Turn left into Charlwood Road. Airparks is about one and a half miles down the road on the right.

We strongly recommend that you follow the directions above rather than using a sat nav or Google directions. We have found that some customers who have used Google directions have had trouble finding Airparks. If you're using a sat nav, you should enter the full address, not just the postcode, as the whole airport has the same postcode.

Transfer to airport

The transfer bus runs to both terminals every 20 minutes and takes just 10 minutes. Transfers run 24 hours a day and are included in the price.

Please note that the transfer bus doesn't run every 20 minutes between midnight and 3am, because the airport is closed. However, if your flight does arrive between these times, a bus will be sent to pick you up as normal.

Arrival procedure

Please check your booking confirmation for details.

Stay in the left lane - the barrier will lift automatically to let you in. Park your car in one of the arrivals bays and make a note of the lane number. Then make your way to reception.
You'll be asked to confirm your booking reference, and your car and flight details, so we advise, as always, bringing a copy of your booking confirmation with you. Then just put your car keys in the red box for your lane number. Airparks staff will park your car for you so you can catch the transfer bus to the airport. The bus leaves from reception and calls at both terminals.

If you're running late, don't panic. Airparks Gatwick can take you and your luggage straight to the terminal in your own car, which a member of staff will then drive back to the car park and park for you as normal. This service is called Late To Airport and costs £25.

We recommend that you give yourself 45 minutes to drop your car and keys off and transfer to the airport.

Departure procedure

If you're at the South terminal, turn left out of the terminal and wait at bus stop 7 or 8, about 25 yards from the exit.

If you're at the North terminal, turn right out of the terminal and follow signs for buses. Wait at bus stop 6 or 7.

When you get back to Airparks, you'll need to show your parking ticket at reception, and then you'll be able to collect your car. But if all you really want is to head home straightaway, book our Airparks Return Greet package and have your car brought to the terminal for you.

Security

Like all Airparks sites, Airparks Gatwick is fully secured, with CCTV, barriers, a high fence, lighting and regular patrols. All Airparks sites hold the Park Mark, a national security award accredited by the Association of Chief Police Officers.

Insurance

The car park is fully insured (terms and conditions apply).

Disabled facilities

The transfer buses are wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

We recommend that you give yourself 45 minutes to drop your car and keys off and transfer to the airport.

Bikes, surfboards, canoes and other large objects that won't fit into the luggage racks can't be carried on Airparks buses. If you are bringing large items with you, we suggest you drop them off at the airport before you park your car. Remember to check with your airline that you will be able to take them on the plane.

Airparks does not allow minibuses, high-sided vehicles, mobile homes, lorries, caravans or trailers, even if you book more than one space. If you are in any doubt, please call the provider.

If you park for more days than you booked, the car park will charge you for the extra days at its normal rate. If you stay for fewer days than you booked, unfortunately we can't give you a refund.

The car park has toilets with baby changing facilities, and a luggage weighing machine.

Airparks Non-Flexible

This package is non amendable and non refundable.

Return Greet Time Saver

Return Greet Time Saver by Airparks Gatwick service means you don't have to get a return transfer when you arrive back at the airport. Instead, Airparks will bring your car to the terminal for your collection.

Undercover Parking

This new package offers the same great service as the standard park and ride, but for an extra cost the customer's car is parked undercover so it is sheltered from the elements.