Flight connections
Flight connections
International flight connections
If you are connecting on to another flight through Gatwick you will need to do one of the following:
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If your baggage is through checked and you already hold a boarding pass for your ownward flight, then simply follow signs for Flight Connections. There is no need to clear border control or Customs.
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If your baggage is not through checked you must collect it at Gatwick. Follow signs to baggage reclaim – you will need to pass through border control on your way – and then proceed to the check-in desk for your next flight.
International to UK and Ireland connections
You must clear border control and Customs and then check-in for your onward flight.
UK and Ireland to international connections
You can use the special immigration check points if your baggage is through-checked – otherwise you must clear border control and Customs.
Changing terminals
Simply take the inter-terminal shuttle which runs 24 hours a day and takes just two minutes.
More information
To use Flight Connections, you must have a boarding card or ticket for the onward flight and your hold luggage must be through-checked to your final destination.
All passengers entering the UK must clear Immigration at their first port of call. Therefore it is important that your passport/visa allows you entry into the UK. You can apply for a 24-hour visa when you arrive, but the UK Border Agency staff must be satisfied that you have a confirmed booking of onward travel within 24 hours.
You must make arrangements to stay over if your connecting flight departs the next day.
