GATWICK AIRPORT GUIDE (LGW)
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QUICK FACTS
Name: Gatwick Airport
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Opened: 1933
Terminals: 2
Runways: 2
Destinations served:200+
Passengers: 32m (2009) |
DUTY FREE
Major Duty Free Outlets
Passengers who still have time before departure can take a stroll and shop for souvenirs in the major duty free outlets in the airport terminals. The World of Duty Free has two shops; one each in the North and South Terminals. Two of these are located near the baggage reclaim hall within each terminal. Alternatively, the World of Duty Free Arrivals can be found at the arrivals area in both terminals too. For those who want to take home a few whiskies, be sure to check out the World of Whiskies, which is situated after security.
Duty Free Limits
Individuals who are leaving for foreign destinations are advised to first get information on the importation rules and the duty free limits of the country they are going to. They can get such information from information desks located in the terminals as well as at the Gatwick Airport parking areas. Some countries of destination may have an existing trade embargo with others, which is why it is important to know about this first. Those who have just arrived may not have many problems with duty free limits though. They can shop as much as they want and head straight to the Gatwick Airport parking facilities afterwards.
Hot Items
Gatwick Airport has a wide variety of duty free products and options that are sure to meet the shopping needs of a wide variety of patrons. Everyone can enjoy taking advantage of good bargains via World Duty Free at Gatwick Airport, which has many great items available such as perfume and cosmetics or name brands and spirits. Before taking flight, passengers can leave the Gatwick Airport parking area and head for the World of Whiskies duty free shop. World of Whiskies is full of fantastic duty free whiskey bottles, some of which are quite rare.
Carry On Luggage
It is normal for airport security to be quite strict in implementing rules on carry on luggage. In order to lessen delay and inconvenience, passengers are advised to sort out beforehand what they should consider as carry on luggage. When leaving the Gatwick Airport parking area, they should already have determined what bag they are going to carry along. The basic rule in the carry on luggage size is that it should not be bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. Leaving the Gatwick Airport parking area with this size should not be difficult. Additionally if passengers buy duty free items after security there should be no problems with any carry on luggage as long as they are kept in the sealed bag provided from the place of purchase.