Minicab from Islington to Gatwick Airport
Estimate for a saloon, one way, in the daytime, based on the road distance. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
Islington is about 31 miles from Gatwick Airport by road. The usual route runs via the A201, A23 and M23, and the drive takes about 1 hour 10 minutes when the roads are clear.
That is the clear-road figure. Peak-hour traffic, roadworks and closures can add a lot to it, so leave a margin before a flight.
We pick you up from your address in Islington (N1) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
Islington to Gatwick: the journey
- From
- Islington
- Pickup postcode area
- N1
- To
- Gatwick Airport
- Road distance
- 31 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 1 hour 10 minutes
- Main roads
- A201, A23, M23
- Nearest National Rail station
- Essex Road (0.4 mi from the centre)
- Not sure which terminal? Which Gatwick terminal do I need?
- Airport drop-off charges are explained in our UK airport drop-off charges guide.
Distance, time and roads: LocationIQ driving directions (OpenStreetMap data), from the centre of Islington to the airport — the same routing our booking form uses. Place and postcode: Ordnance Survey Open Names and ONS postcode data. Station: DfT NaPTAN. Checked 18 October 2026.
Islington to Gatwick Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from Islington to Gatwick take?
About 1 hour 10 minutes in clear traffic for the 31-mile drive, mostly on the A201, A23 and M23. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from Islington to Gatwick?
Our estimated fare is £100 for a saloon, one way, in the daytime. A larger vehicle, a pickup between 22:00 and 06:00, or extra passengers and bags cost more. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
What is the nearest railway station to Islington?
Essex Road station is the nearest National Rail station, about 0.4 miles from the centre of Islington. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Gatwick Airport and any changes on the way.