Banana Cars
Pre-booked Gatwick taxis to and from North and South Terminal. Instant fare quote, flight monitoring, Meet & Greet and vehicles from saloons to 16-seaters.
About the airport
Book a taxi to Gatwick Airport, or a pickup from North or South Terminal, with Banana Cars. Our pre-booked, door-to-door Gatwick airport transfers run between Gatwick and any address in London, 24 hours a day, with fixed fares for pre-booked airport transfers.
Gatwick is London’s second-busiest airport, in West Sussex about 28 miles south of central London, next to Crawley, Horley and the M23. It has two terminals, North and South, linked by a free shuttle train.
We offer flight monitoring for pre-booked airport pickups. Choose your terminal and add your flight number when booking, and flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information.
How it works
Four steps from quote to pickup.
Add your pickup, destination, date and time, and choose Gatwick North or South Terminal from the suggestions.
Compare the fixed fare for each vehicle, with passenger and luggage capacity shown.
Check your details and confirm. Pickup instructions come with your booking.
Meet your driver at your terminal or your pickup address and travel door to door.
Transfer services
Arriving, departing or connecting, choose the Gatwick transfer that fits your journey.
Door-to-door transfers from North or South Terminal to addresses across London.
Pickups from homes, hotels and offices, timed around your flight.
Pre-booked airport-to-airport transfers between Gatwick and any Heathrow terminal.
Your driver meets you in the arrivals area of your terminal.
Executive cars for meetings, events and business travel.
MPVs and 16-seaters for families, holiday groups and larger parties.
Gatwick terminals
We pick up from and drop off at both Gatwick terminals. Check your terminal with your airline and choose it when you book.
Postcode RH6 0PJ
Postcode RH6 0NP
A free shuttle train links North and South Terminals in about two minutes. Not sure which terminal you need? Check with your airline, then choose it when you book.
Pickup & drop-off
What to know before you arrive at or leave from Gatwick.
Arriving at Gatwick
Departing from Gatwick
Being collected by a friend instead?
Pick-ups in the drop-off zone are charged by the minute. Short Stay car parks at both terminals cost from £8 for up to 30 minutes, the express pick-up bays are in Car Park 6, Level 4 (North) and Car Park 3, Level 0 (South), and Long Stay is free for up to 2 hours. Our Gatwick drop-off and pick-up guide has full prices and directions.
As an estimate, the drive from central London takes about 50 to 70 minutes off-peak, and longer at peak times. Choose a pickup time that fits your airline’s check-in deadline. Child seats are free on advance request: Group 0/0+ (infant), Group 1 (toddler) and Group 2/3 (booster). Tell us each child’s age and how many seats you need when you book. Add any other requirements, such as extra luggage or accessibility needs, to your booking notes.
Why Banana Cars
Fixed fares, flight monitoring and a car sized for your group.
Fixed fares for pre-booked airport transfers. Know your fare before confirming your booking, with no meter-based fare surprises.
Add your flight number when booking, and flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information.
Your driver meets you at the agreed point in arrivals.
Experienced, TfL-licensed drivers who know the routes to Gatwick’s North and South Terminals.
Early-morning departures and late-night arrivals are covered.
Saloons, estates, executive cars, MPVs and 16-seaters.
Our fleet
Choose a vehicle that suits your passengers and luggage, from saloons to group options.
Standard RecommendedExample: Volkswagen Passat or similar*
A comfortable, economical choice for everyday airport transfers.
Standard RecommendedExample: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or similar*
Saloon comfort with extra boot space for holiday luggage.
Executive RecommendedExample: Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar*
A premium car for business travel and special occasions.
People carrier RecommendedExample: Ford Galaxy or similar*
Five seats with extra room for luggage.
Executive RecommendedExample: Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar*
Premium, spacious travel for groups and corporate clients.
Group RecommendedExample: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar*
For groups of up to 16 travelling together.
*Example vehicles are for illustration only. The exact make and model may vary; the vehicle category and capacity you book are what we provide.
Popular destinations
Door-to-door transfers between Gatwick and every part of London. These are some of the most-booked areas.
Comparing the train and a taxi? Read our Gatwick to central London guide. Landed without a booking? See where to get a taxi at Gatwick Airport.
Airport connections
Changing airports in London? Book a Gatwick to Heathrow transfer from either Gatwick terminal to any Heathrow terminal, with room for all your luggage. Our Heathrow to Gatwick guide compares the coach, train and transfer options. We also connect Gatwick with London City Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Drop-off charge, terminals, pick-up, flight delays, journey times and fares.
Choose Gatwick North or South Terminal and your London address, add the date, time and flight number, then choose a vehicle. You see the fixed fare for each vehicle before you confirm in the booking form.
£10 for up to 10 minutes in the North and South Terminal drop-off zones, then £1 for each extra minute, with a 30-minute maximum stay. The Long Stay car parks offer up to two hours’ free parking, with a free shuttle bus to the terminals.
Pay online, by phone on 0330 174 4503 or with an AutoPay account, by midnight the day after you drop off. If you travel with Banana Cars, the £10 Gatwick drop-off charge is included in your quoted fare.
Yes. We cover Gatwick North Terminal and South Terminal. Choose your terminal when you book; your exact meeting point is included in your booking instructions.
Gatwick North Terminal is RH6 0PJ and South Terminal is RH6 0NP. You don’t need them to book with us: just choose your terminal from the suggestions.
As an estimate, the journey between central London and Gatwick takes about 50 to 70 minutes off-peak, and longer at peak times, depending on traffic and your exact address. Gatwick is about 28 miles south of central London.
We offer flight monitoring for pre-booked airport pickups. Add your flight number when booking, and flight monitoring helps us coordinate your pickup around updated arrival information. If your travel plans change, call us on 020 3006 6550 or message us on WhatsApp.
Airport waiting allowances vary between 45 and 60 minutes depending on your flight category, under the terms of your booking. Any additional waiting charges are also subject to your booking terms. Contact our team if you need clarification.
It depends on your London address, your terminal, the date and time, and the vehicle you choose. Enter your journey for a quote. Fixed fares for pre-booked airport transfers. Know your fare before confirming your booking, with no meter-based fare surprises.
From a Short Stay car park (from £8 for up to 30 minutes), the express pick-up bays (North: Car Park 6, Level 4; South: Car Park 3, Level 0), or a Long Stay car park, free for up to 2 hours. See our Gatwick drop-off and pick-up guide for full prices.
Yes. We run pre-booked transfers between Gatwick North or South Terminal and any Heathrow terminal, in either direction. Add both flight numbers when you book, and allow plenty of time between flights, as the journey time depends on traffic.
Yes. Add Meet & Greet when you book and your driver meets you in the arrivals area of your terminal.
Yes. MPVs, the Executive MPV-7 and 16-seaters suit families and groups, and each vehicle shows its passenger and luggage capacity. Child seats are free on advance request: Group 0/0+ (infant), Group 1 (toddler) and Group 2/3 (booster). Tell us each child’s age and how many seats you need, or contact us if you’re unsure which vehicle to choose.
Still have a question?
Our team can help with bookings, groups and special requests. See our FAQs for more.
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