Isle of Wight · PO36 · LGW
Sandown to Gatwick.
85.3 miles from Sandown to North and South terminals — about 2 hr 27 min off-peak, up to 3 hr 25 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £215, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 85.3 mi
- Off-peak
- 2 hr 27 min
- Rush hour
- up to 3 hr 25 min
- Saloon
- £215
- Back home
- £279
Instant fixed price
Sandown, Isle of WightGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£215 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£242 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£284 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£265 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£291 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£373 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 Sandown.
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 | 01:18 | 00:18 |
| 08:30 | 03:48 | 02:48 |
| 11:00 | 06:18 | 05:18 |
| 14:00 | 08:20 • | 07:20 • |
| 17:30 | 12:48 | 11:48 |
| 20:30 | 14:50 • | 14:48 |
Coming home
Landing at Gatwick.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 3 hr 19 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 Sandown around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 12:50 • |
| 12:00 | 16:04 |
| 17:00 | 22:20 • |
| 22:30 | 02:34 |
Pickup in Sandown
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Sandown
Door to door from any home or office in PO36 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Sandown0.4 mi
- Brading1.7 mi
- Shanklin1.9 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- Trouville HotelPO36 8LB
- The Wight Orchid Island HotelPO36 8JE
- DenewoodPO36 8AL
- Sandringham HotelPO36 8AH
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 Sandown.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 87.8 mi | 2 hr 24 min | £212 |
| Gatwick (this page) | 85.3 mi | 2 hr 27 min | £215 |
| Luton | 118.9 mi | 3 hr 1 min | £259 |
| London City | 122.2 mi | 3 hr 11 min | £263 |
| Stansted | 147.6 mi | 3 hr 41 min | £304 |
Nearby
Other towns to Gatwick.
Good to know
Sandown to Gatwick
questions.
How far is Sandown from Gatwick Airport?
About 85.3 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 2 hr 27 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 3 hr 25 min. Heathrow is closer to Sandown (2 hr 24 min), but Gatwick is 2 hr 27 min away.
How much is a taxi from Sandown to Gatwick?
A fixed-price Saloon is £215 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £279 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 Sandown for a morning flight from Gatwick?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Sandown by about 03:48; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 02:48. 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 Sandown?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Sandown and Brading stations. The price is the same wherever in Sandown 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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