I'm going on the Classical Cities of Italy trip on 25/08/11. Due to the early flight time I will arrive at Gatwick about 23:30 the night before. Do you know how far in advance I can check in my luggage? I'm hoping to catch some sleep at the airport and it would be easier without my suitcase!

Thanks

Sophie

You won't be able to check your bags in until the check-in desk opens around two or three hours before departure. One option might be to deposit your cases at left luggage. Both terminals have this facility and I believe they charge £8 per item for 24 hours.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

Hi Olly

I'm going on the Classical Cities of Italy trip on 25/08/11. Due to the early flight time I will arrive at Gatwick about 23:30 the night before. Do you know how far in advance I can check in my luggage? I'm hoping to catch some sleep at the airport and it would be easier without my suitcase!

Thanks

Sophie

Sophie. I don't know which Terminal you are flying from at Gatwick, and what time your check in is, but there is a Yotel at Gatwick where you could catch a few hours sleep. I have used them before, and although the rooms are very small they are fine for a few hours.

This one is at South Terminal though. I just thought it would be nicer than wandering round the hotel for a few hours, or trying to catch some sleep on one of the chairs!

http://www.yotel.com/en/Hotels/London%20Gatwick.aspx?gclid=CM_wm9CZ26oCFZRc4Qodu3ha5w