Heathrow to Gatwick

[Kilkobeano]

Our flights in October have been changed by BA, one of the alternatives they have offered is Newcastle to Heathrow, landing at 0725, then a coach to Gatwick, leave Gatwick at 1115. Has anyone done this, is it feasible?!

[Guest]

Will you need to check in for the Gatwick flight? Is it a weekday?

If it is a weekday, no I would not take this option. I might at the weekend.

[bernard301]

its certainly do-able, but at that time of morning I would be concerned about rush-hour. Are you travelling on a weekday or weekend? My concern would be that despite not necessarily needing to check-in at Gatwick, you would have just 3 hours to get to the airport and sometimes at rush-hour this can be a stretch. Personally, I'd opt for an overnight at Gatwick and not have to deal with the stress of that transfer

[itsmeGAV]

I would assume that you'd get fast tracked with check-in etc as this was a change by BA out of your control..

However it all depends on the M25 traffic really, but I personally think this could be done but would be tight.

[Kilkobeano]

Thanks both, it’s on a Saturday. I know you need to collect bags at Heathrow but then do you just do a bag drop at Gatwick or full check in again? If that’s even a thing!

[bernard301]

if its a Saturday then it would be possible but the M25 is an unpredictable beast and can have massive delays as when it likes!

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Kilkobeano

Thanks both, it’s on a Saturday. I know you need to collect bags at Heathrow but then do you just do a bag drop at Gatwick or full check in again? If that’s even a thing!

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If the flights are connected, they might check you in and issue boarding cards before the first flight. Otherwise you could check in online and then bag drop, although I am not sure it saves much time.

Being on a Saturday, I think it is just about doable, but I would have great anxiety.

[bernard301]

Sorry, as I don't know where you're from/your situation it's hard to offer advice but would Edinburgh be an option for you with a direct flight in the morning

[markpwa8]

I am doing on a Friday in August. BA are saying it will be fine time wise and if not, they will put us on the next flight. I did it cause it was stupidly cheap for 6 of us, but if I had a choice, I wouldnt

[Mary A]

Can you take your first flight on the Friday evening, travel to Gatwick and stay in a hotel overnight?