Greater London · LGW
East Finchley to Gatwick.
61.8 miles from East Finchley to North and South terminals — about 1 hr 24 min off-peak, up to 2 hr in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £174, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 61.8 mi
- Off-peak
- 1 hr 24 min
- Rush hour
- up to 2 hr
- Saloon
- £174
- Back home
- £172
Instant fixed price
East Finchley, Greater LondonGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£174 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£197 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£334 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£221 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£254 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£396 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Flight planner
When to leave East Finchley.
Weekday guide for a flight from Gatwick: check-in time before departure (2 hours short-haul, 3 hours long-haul), the drive, and 15 minutes in hand. Times marked • fall in the rush hour and use the longer drive.
| Flight departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 02:21 | 01:21 |
| 08:30 | 04:51 | 03:51 |
| 11:00 | 06:45 • | 06:21 |
| 14:00 | 10:21 | 08:45 • |
| 17:30 | 13:51 | 12:51 |
| 20:30 | 16:15 • | 15:15 • |
Coming home
Landing at Gatwick.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 23 min on the road (longer in the rush). Your driver tracks the flight, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it.
| Flight lands | Home in East Finchley around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 10:15 • |
| 12:00 | 14:08 |
| 17:00 | 19:45 • |
| 22:30 | 00:38 |
Pickup in East Finchley
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in East Finchley
Door to door from any home or office. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- East Finchley0.1 mi
- Highgate1.2 mi
- Finchley Central1.4 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- National HotelN10 3PE
- Roseview HotelN10 3NR
- Ramada London FinchleyN12 0QZ
- Holiday Inn Express Golders GreenN3 3JN
Gatwick Airport
At the airport.
Flying out
Drop-off
You are set down at the departures drop-off of your terminal; the airport drop-off charge is already in the price.
Flying home
Meeting your driver
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal, North or South, with a name board. Your flight is tracked, so the pickup moves with the landing time. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Good to know
North and South terminals
Gatwick is split between two terminals about a mile apart, linked by a free shuttle train. Your booking needs the right one.
Compare
Every London airport from East Finchley.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 19.8 mi | 38 min | £71 |
| Heathrow | 20.9 mi | 39 min | £74 |
| Luton | 28.2 mi | 46 min | £97 |
| Stansted | 39.2 mi | 1 hr 9 min | £126 |
| Gatwick (this page) | 61.8 mi | 1 hr 24 min | £174 |
Nearby
Other towns to Gatwick.
Good to know
East Finchley to Gatwick
questions.
How far is East Finchley from Gatwick Airport?
About 61.8 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 24 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 2 hr. London City is closer to East Finchley (38 min), but Gatwick is 1 hr 24 min away.
How much is a taxi from East Finchley to Gatwick?
A fixed-price Saloon is £174 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £172 for the journey back from the airport. The airport charge, flight tracking and waiting time on arrival are included. Pick your date and time on this page for the exact fare.
What time should I leave East Finchley for a morning flight from Gatwick?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave East Finchley by about 04:51; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 03:51. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
Where will my driver meet me at Gatwick?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal, North or South, with a name board. Your flight is tracked, so the pickup moves with the landing time. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Can you pick up from a station or hotel in East Finchley?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including East Finchley and Highgate stations. The price is the same wherever in East Finchley you start.
Is it cheaper to book a return?
Booking the return with the outward journey takes 5% off the return leg, and the driver tracks your flight home so the pickup moves with the landing time.
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