how much times for customs ??
Dec 2nd, 2003 | 03:41 AM
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Customs ..just walk right out thru the Green Lane.
Immigration and Passport control is another matter..It could take up to a half hour if the lines for non-EU passengers are long and there are not enough officers. But at least by that time your baggage should have arrived.
Immigration and Passport control is another matter..It could take up to a half hour if the lines for non-EU passengers are long and there are not enough officers. But at least by that time your baggage should have arrived.
Dec 2nd, 2003 | 05:11 AM
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I think ira's times are very reasonable allowances but baggage/passport control depends on how many other international flights land the same time your's does.
4 hours should be enough time to make the connection but the real unknown variable is the bus trip from Gatwick to Heathrow. It ought to take an hour but if the M25 is jammed it can easily take double that or more.
If you're travelling on a Sat or Sun your odds are probably better than on a weekday.
Bottom line, you should be fine but don't dally at Gatwick!
4 hours should be enough time to make the connection but the real unknown variable is the bus trip from Gatwick to Heathrow. It ought to take an hour but if the M25 is jammed it can easily take double that or more.
If you're travelling on a Sat or Sun your odds are probably better than on a weekday.
Bottom line, you should be fine but don't dally at Gatwick!
Dec 2nd, 2003 | 05:11 AM
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