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Originally posted by sarah_webinc
However, some things to mention when you are looking for flights: Don't forget that there are two major international airports serving London...
...Gatwick is a lot easier to get through simply because it is smaller. Also, I personally like their transport system better because it is a train into London Bridge vs the tube or the heathrow express. Tubes are a bitch with luggage.
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I have to agree AND disagree with this statement. Yes remember that there are several London airports so make sure you explore all your options.
In my experience Gatwick IS NOT easier to get through. I've flown into both Heathrow and Gatwick several times over the last 4 years from both international and european destinations. As an American you have to use the 'all other passports' lane which in my experience at Gatwick is always HUGELY understaffed. My average wait at Gatwick immigration is nearly an hour - once as bad as 2 hours packed body to body. My average wait at Heathrow is about 20 minutes.
On the other side, Sarah is absolutely correct that Gatwick's transport system is FAR superior. The tube from Heathrow is HELL.