Is Gatwick Airport Tier 2 or 3?

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1. Is Gatwick Airport Tier 2 or 3?
2. Is Heathrow or Gatwick cheaper?
3. Can I travel to Gatwick in lockdown?
4. Is Tier 3 going to be at Gatwick?
5. How long is it taking to get through customs at Gatwick?
6. Which is better Luton or Gatwick?
7. Is Tier 4 going to Gatwick?
8. Can I drop my bags off early at the airport?
9. What information comes up when your passport is scanned?

Is Gatwick Airport Tier 2 or 3?

Heathrow and Luton airports are in Tier 4, Gatwick and Stansted are just outside and in Tier 2.

Is Heathrow or Gatwick cheaper?

Whether you choose to fly from London Heathrow or Gatwick has a lot to do with what you're doing. However, it must be noted that air fares to and from London Gatwick are usually notably cheaper than those out of Heathrow. ... At Gatwick you must take the non-stop trains, which get to Central London in half the time.

Can I travel to Gatwick in lockdown?

Gatwick Airport, near Crawley, is set to remain open throughout lockdown to support passengers who still need to travel. A Gatwick Airport spokesperson said: "The airport remains open for essential travel and all flights are operating to and from our North Terminal only.

Is Tier 3 going to be at Gatwick?

The good news is that you are still permitted to travel abroad while living in Tier 3 so trips from Gatwick and Heathrow airports will be allowed. For more news and features about London directly to your inbox sign up to our newsletter here.

How long is it taking to get through customs at Gatwick?

Customs takes zero time, you just walk through the "nothing to declare" door, 30 seconds tops. What takes time is taxiing, getting off the plane, a long walk through corridors and finally immigration (passport control), this will add up to at least 30 minutes, probably 1 hour.

Which is better Luton or Gatwick?

Luton is more of a low-cost, no frills hub and is much smaller than Gatwick. I would go with Luton but see which airport has the cheapest fares. There are Gatwick trains (run by First Capital Connect) that take you to St Pancras as well - you don't have to go to Victoria.

Is Tier 4 going to Gatwick?

One key point is that people living in Tiers 1-3 are specificially allowed to travel to Heathrow or other airports in Tier 4. Gatwick is NOT in Tier 4. The majority of flights will continue since only a minority of the population is covered by Tier 4 restrictions.

Can I drop my bags off early at the airport?

North America: You can drop off your luggage as early as 2 hours before your flight if you're traveling within North America. Other Intercontinental destinations: Most airports open their drop-off counters as early as 3 hours before the flight, although there are some exceptions to the rule.

What information comes up when your passport is scanned?

Information on the crossing—such as name, date and country of birth, and other biographical information; the dates and locations of previous border crossings; citizenship or immigration status; and a host of other related information—is stored in the TECS database, which contains a master crossing record for every ...