Quick answer: Emirates uses the North Terminal at Gatwick. This was checked against Gatwick Airport’s official airlines and terminals list in September 2026. Airlines occasionally change terminals, so confirm on your booking or boarding pass before you travel.
If you’re flying Emirates from Gatwick, the terminal is the first thing to check. It decides where you’re dropped off and where your driver meets you when you come home. Below you’ll find the terminal, useful airline details and how a fixed-fare transfer works for Emirates passengers. Our Gatwick airport taxi page covers every other Gatwick journey.
Emirates at Gatwick: key facts
| Terminal | North Terminal |
| Airline code | EK |
| Alliance | Not a member of a global alliance |
| Home country | The United Arab Emirates |
About the North Terminal
The North Terminal is easyJet’s main base at Gatwick and also serves long-haul airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways. A pre-booked car takes you straight to the North Terminal departures area. For pickup points, layout and drop-off details, see our Gatwick North Terminal taxi guide, or compare terminals in our North or South Terminal guide.
Getting to Emirates at Gatwick by taxi
- Book with your flight number: it links your transfer to the right terminal.
- Work back from Emirates’s check-in advice, then add the drive time and some margin for traffic.
- Mention bulky items such as pushchairs, golf bags or skis, which change the vehicle you need.
- Know the drop-off charge. Gatwick charges for forecourt drop-offs. Our drop-off charge guide explains it.
Arriving on a Emirates flight
Arriving at Gatwick with Emirates? The driver tracks the flight, so delays are handled automatically. Once you’ve collected your bags, meet at the agreed pickup point, or look for your name board if you’ve booked meet and greet, and your driver will be waiting inside arrivals.
Booking a Emirates trip with other airlines
Emirates isn’t part of a global alliance, so if you’ve combined it with a flight on another airline, the other flight may use a different terminal. Check each leg separately. If you need to get between airports, see our Heathrow and Gatwick transfers.
Choosing a vehicle for your Emirates trip
| Travelling | Suggested vehicle |
|---|---|
| 1–2 passengers | Saloon, or executive for extra space |
| 3–4 passengers with holiday bags | Estate |
| Families of 5–7 | 7-seater |
| Groups of up to 8 | 8-seater |
See our Gatwick 8-seater page for details, or tell us your passenger and luggage numbers when you book.
Pre-booked transfer or other options?
You could use the taxi rank, an app-based ride or the train, but a pre-booked transfer is the only option where the price is fixed in advance, the driver tracks your Emirates flight and someone can meet you inside arrivals. Compare the options in Gatwick minicab vs black cab and Gatwick taxi vs Uber.
Popular onward journeys
- Gatwick to Central London
- Gatwick and Heathrow connections
- Gatwick airport hotel transfers
- Gatwick to cruise ports
Frequently asked questions
Which terminal does Emirates use at Gatwick?
Emirates uses the North Terminal at Gatwick. Always check your booking in case of changes.
Can I get a taxi to Emirates at North Terminal?
Yes. Book a fixed-fare transfer with your flight number and we’ll drop you at the North Terminal departures area.
What if my Emirates flight is delayed?
If your flight number is in the booking, the driver tracks the flight and adjusts the pickup.
Can Emirates change terminal?
It can happen. Terminal allocations occasionally change, which is why we recommend checking your booking or the airport’s website shortly before travel.
Flying Emirates? Get a fixed-fare transfer to North Terminal with the booking form at the top of this page.