How to use the online timer
While moving between Gatwick’s terminals, you can let a countdown of ninety-eight seconds run as you concentrate on the next sign, the shuttle platform and the people crossing your path. It is a brief marker within the transfer, useful for checking how far you have progressed without treating the whole journey as a race.
As you follow the terminal route, the finish sound may quietly switch to connected headphones even when you expect it from the phone. That is easy to miss in a busy concourse, particularly if the headphones are in a pocket or bag. Keeping one ear free also leaves more attention for announcements and nearby passengers.
During this short stretch, airport noise can cover a gentle alert, so a visible screen or vibration may be more dependable than sound alone. Use the interval for one small part of the transfer, such as reaching the shuttle entrance or checking the correct direction. If the signal passes unnoticed, continue safely rather than stopping abruptly in the flow of passengers.
Common questions
Can this interval be enough to move between Gatwick’s terminals?
It may cover only a small part of the route, since walking pace, crowds and the shuttle connection all affect the transfer. Allow separate time for the complete journey.
What if I reach the next transfer point before or after the countdown ends?
If you arrive early, wait somewhere clear of the passenger flow and check the signs. If you arrive later, keep following the marked route and treat the elapsed alert as a progress marker.
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