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The route 103 and 43 buses depart from Piccadilly Gardens and take about 40min to reach the airport. There's also a train that runs from Piccadilly Station to the Airport Station located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The journey takes roughly 20min and trains depart around every 10min. Tickets cost around £3. If you prefer to have someone drop you off at the airport, they can park for 30min in the short stay zone for a minimal fee.

The Gatwick Express runs from the airport to London Victoria Station every 15min. The trip takes around 30min and tickets cost about £17.80. The service runs between roughly 05:41 and 23:04. There are also trains that travel to other major London Stations including London Bridge, London Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras. These trains usually take between 30min and 45min. Taxis are available just outside the Arrivals Terminal and you can book one online before you arrive.

If you need a place to relax before your flight you can visit the Escape Lounge in all three terminals. There is also a 1903 Lounge in Terminal 2 which has floor-to-ceiling runway views. You can enter all lounges regardless of your class of ticket or which airline you're flying with. However, children under 16 usually aren't allowed in the 1903 Lounge. All the lounges have mobile charging points, flight information screens and free food and drink.

There are three main hotels located in and around Gatwick Airport. In the South Terminal you can stay at The Bloc Hotel or YotelAir. The Bloc is located near the Departures Terminal and they offer fast, free Wi-Fi, sound-proof walls and blackout blinds. YotelAir is located in the Arrivals Terminal, before security and they have Standard and Premium cabins available. Standard cabins include a single bed whilst Premium cabins include a foldable queen bed. If you're arriving at the North Terminal, you can stay at the Hampton by Hilton, located just a few minutes from the exit. Their rooms include spacious bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and a complimentary hot breakfast.

Only Economy class is available on flights from York to London Gatwick Airport.

One-stop flights from York to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Belfast Intl (BFS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Dublin (DUB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 77% on the York to London Gatwick Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £74 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £322, a difference of £248. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the York to London Gatwick Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

There are currently no direct flights available from York to London Gatwick Airport. Flights with 1 stopover take between 3h 24m and 6h 52m in total, depending on the connection.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from York to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £46, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is the only airline operating York to London Gatwick Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Castletown Ronaldsway (IOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 24m, compared to 4h 31m via Dublin (DUB) and 4h 42m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Return flights from York to London Gatwick Airport range from £109 to £202, with an average of £149 over the past 12 months. Anything below £109 counts as a good deal.