London, United Kingdom - Gatwick (LGW)

London, United Kingdom - Gatwick (LGW)

In Brief: Gatwick, London's (and the UK's) second-busiest airport, lies roughly between London and Brighton, about 50 miles (30 km) south of London. Low-cost leader easyJet rules Gatwick along with British Airways. Many other low-cost and charter airlines fly into Gatwick, including Monarch and Thomsonfly. As the UK's second-busiest airport and Europe's sixth-busiest) Gatwick is a major hub.

Transportation: The Gatwick Express train travels to Victoria Station in 35 minutes for £14.90 one-way and £26.80 return; the Southern Train travels to Victoria Station, also in 35 minutes, for £8.90; the Thameslink train runs to London Bridge and King's Cross takes around 40 minutes, and is priced at £10. The 90-minute National Express bus journey between Gatwick and Victoria Station costs £6.60 for a one-way journey and £12.20 for a return.