Security
Security
Security is always our top priority at Gatwick.
One of the most visible aspects of the security process is making sure passengers only take onboard appropriate items – a task that inevitably adds time to your journey through the airport and onto your plane.
Knowing what’s allowed and what’s not allowed before you arrive – as well as allowing yourself plenty of time to follow all the security procedures when you get to Gatwick – saves you time and inconvenience. With a little preparation, there’s a lot you can do to make your journey through security as quick and hassle-free as possible. Please:
- have your boarding card ready for inspection
- understand the rules on hand baggage restrictions
- have all your liquids and gels (100ml or less) in a transparent plastic bag for security staff to x-ray separately
- take off your coat. It will be screened separately while you walk through the x-ray gate
- take your laptop and any other large electrical items from your hand baggage for separate screening
- are ready to take off your shoes and belt if asked.
View or download our security leaflet for full guidelines.
In line with DfT recommendations we've recently introduced body scanners. Passengers may be required to be screened using body scanning equipment.
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