Last checked: October 24, 2026. Labels: Stated = on the airport’s own website; Not checked yet = we found no airport or outlet source.
Short answer: Gatwick’s own Chapel and Prayer page says its permanent chapel and prayer rooms “are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week” in both the North and South Terminals and are multi-faith. The North Terminal also has a temporary multi-faith prayer room after security, close to the lounges, open 04:00–22:00, with prayer mats, a marked Qibla and a separate space for women, but “no washing facilities”. We found no airport or outlet page that calls a Gatwick restaurant halal, so halal food is marked Not checked yet.
Gatwick prayer rooms by terminal
| Terminal | Before / after security | Location (as listed) | Hours | Washing facilities | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South | Not stated on the page | Third floor: come up the escalators or lifts, turn right; at the far end of the corridor | 24 hours, 7 days | Not stated | Stated |
| North | Not stated on the page | First floor: come down the escalators or lifts, turn right; at the far end of the self-service check-in area, just before the entrance to the Hampton by Hilton Hotel | 24 hours, 7 days | Not stated | Stated |
| North (temporary) | After security | Close to the lounges | 04:00–22:00 | None: “There are no washing facilities available within this prayer room.” | Stated |
Sources: Gatwick Airport, Chapel and prayer (opened October 24, 2026). The page links to the Gatwick Airport Chaplaincy website for service times.
What the Gatwick prayer rooms offer
- Multi-faith: the rooms “are available to people of all faiths for private prayer and meditation.” (Stated)
- Temporary North Terminal room: “Literature, holy books and prayer mats are provided, plus there will be a separate space for women of Islamic faith to pray with Qibla also clearly marked.” (Stated)
- Services: the page lists Christian services by Anglican, Roman Catholic and Free Church chaplains and Buddhist services on Mondays at 12pm. It does not list Jummah times. (Stated)
Halal food at Gatwick
| Outlet | Terminal | What the airport or outlet says | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Gatwick outlet | North / South | We found no Gatwick page or outlet page that says “halal” on October 24, 2026 | Not checked yet |
Third-party halal directories and older news items name restaurants at Gatwick, but we could not confirm any of them on the airport’s or the outlet’s own site, so we do not list them. Ask the outlet directly, or pre-order a halal meal: see which airlines serve halal meals and our guide to halal food at airports.
Practical tips for praying at Gatwick
- The temporary North Terminal room has no washing facilities. If you want to make wudu first, plan for that before you reach the room.
- The page does not say whether the permanent rooms are before or after security. Check the directions on the page, or ask an information desk, before you pass security.
- For prayer on board, see keeping your salah schedule on long flights.
Gatwick prayer room FAQ
Where is the prayer room in Gatwick South Terminal?
On the third floor. Gatwick says to come up the escalators or lifts and turn right; the room is at the far end of the corridor. It is open 24 hours a day.
Is there a prayer room at Gatwick after security?
Yes, in the North Terminal: a temporary multi-faith prayer room close to the lounges, open 04:00–22:00. It has prayer mats and a separate space for women, but no washing facilities. The page lists no after-security room for the South Terminal.
Where is the prayer room in Gatwick North Terminal?
The permanent room is on the first floor at the far end of the self-service check-in area, just before the entrance to the Hampton by Hilton Hotel. The temporary room is after security, near the lounges.
More: airport prayer rooms around the world and halal holidays in England.
