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Birmingham Airport

Airport Code: BHX
Full Airport Name: Birmingham International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) south east of Birmingham.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: (0)8707 335 511.
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available from outside passenger terminals and cost around £18 to the city. Buses to the city center and surrounds can be caught opposite Terminal 2 at the Bus and Coach Terminus. Bus 900 travels to the city center from stand K. Trains run from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Street Station and vice versa during the day but are less frequent in the evenings and on weekends.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National. All car hire booking desks are located in the Millennium Link Building, a short walk from both Terminals 1 and 2 the International Terminal.
Airport Facilities: There are banks, bureau de change, shops, restaurants, business lounges, baby changing facilities and a tourist information desk in the terminal. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term car parking at Birmingham Airport operated by NCP. Book online or call 0870 606 7050 for long-term parking. Alternative off-site parking is also available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.bhx.com

Bristol Airport

Airport Code: BRS
Full Airport Name: Bristol International Airport
Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) south west of Bristol.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)871 334 4444.
Ground Transport: Bristol International Flyer buses operate between 2.30am and 11.45pm and travel regularly to Bristol city center and the Bristol Temple Meads railway station, taking 30 minutes and costing around £5. Taxis are available outside the terminal.
Car Rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at Bristol Airport include a bureau de change, ATM, bars, restaurants, shops, executive lounge and tourist information desk. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: There is short- and long-term car parking available. Spaces can be pre-booked via the airport website.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.bristolairport.com

Leeds Bradford Airport

Airport Code: LBA
Full Airport Name: Leeds Bradford International Airport
Location: The airport is situated nine miles (14km) northwest of Leeds.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)113 250 9696.
Ground Transport: The MetroConnect bus services run every 30 minutes from the airport to Leeds and Brandford City Center Bus and Rail Stations, calling at all metro stops along the way. Trains are available to and from Leeds City Rail Station, from where connections can be made to all parts of the UK. Taxis are also available.
Car Rental: Avis, Europcar and Hertz are represented in International Arrivals.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs, bureau de change and a tourist information and hotel reservations desk. There are also shops, bars, restaurants and a children's play area. The Executive Lounge on the first floor of the Departure Lounge offers a full bar service, complimentary newspapers, fax machine and telephone. Entry to the lounge is through membership of the Yorkshire Executive Lounge or a once off entry fee of £14. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term car parking available. Parking can be booked in advance on the airport website. There is a courtesy bus service between the long stay car park and the terminal building from 5.30am and 10pm, 7 days a week. Passengers should allow extra time to park and get to the terminal.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.lbia.co.uk

Liverpool Airport

Airport Code: LPL
Full Airport Name: Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) southeast of Liverpool.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)870 129 8484.
Ground Transport: Airlink buses operate to the city center and to local rail and bus stations for further travel. Tickets are £2 and buses leave from the front of the Airport Terminal Building. Garston and Hunts Cross are the nearest rail stations to the Airport serving the local/regional rail network. Liverpool Lime Street services local, regional and mainland services. All have bus links with the Airport. Taxis are also available.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include National, Europcar, Hertz, Avis and Enterprise.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include bureau de change, children's play areas, WiFi and Internet kiosks, business facilities (including fax and internet) and tourist information. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking can be booked via the airport website.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.liverpoolairport.com

London City

Airport Code: LCY
Full Airport Name: London City Airport
Location: The airport is situated at the Royal Docks, 10 miles (16km) from the West End.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)20 7646 0088.
Ground Transport: Docklands Light Railway (DLR) departs from London City Airport every 8-15 minutes to Canning Town, Woolwich Arsenal and Bank. There are regular Transport for London buses from the airport to stations throughout London. Nearby National Railstations are reached via the Jubilee line from Canning Town (a seven-minute DLR journey). Licensed taxis (black cabs) are available outside the terminal building, a taxi to the center of London will take only 20 to 30 minutes and cost roughly £20. Car rental desks are situated on the ground floor. There are also chauffeur services available from Quay Cars.
Car Rental: Car rental desks are situated on the ground floor, rental companies include Avis, Europcar and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: Taxis from London City Airport can be hailed outside the Arrivals Hall and a taxi to the center of London will take only 20 to 30 minutes and cost roughly £20. A taxi to Canary Wharf will cost £12.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and a restaurant at City Airport, other facilities include left luggage, a mother and baby room, tourist information and business facilities including Internet and fax. There are also ATMs, a bureau de change and Internet facilities. The disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should ideally inform their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Both short and long-term car parking is adjacent to the Terminal. Prior booking can be done on the airport website.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.londoncityairport.com

London Gatwick

Airport Code: LGW
Full Airport Name: London Gatwick Airport
Location: The airport is situated 28 miles (45km) south of London.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)870 000 2468.
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals are linked by the Inter Terminal Transit train that leaves every three minutes.
Ground Transport: The easiest and quickest way into London from Gatwick is on the Gatwick Expresstrain, which takes 30 minutes to the central Victoria railway station and costs £15. Local buses call at both terminals and run between Gatwick and key destinations including Crawley, Horley, Redhill and Horsham. Taxis are also available from the airport into town, while coaches take passengers to destinations including Heathrow, central London, Bristol and Brighton (ticket desks are in the North and South Terminals). Car rental companies operate from both terminals.
Car Rental: Car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz operate from both terminals.
Airport Taxis: Taxis from Gatwick Airport are available outside the Arrivals Hall and a taxi to London city center will take roughly an hour to an hour-and-a-half as this road can be very busy. The cost can be anything between £60 and £90.
Airport Facilities: Both terminals have shops, restaurants, bars, left luggage, bureau de change, ATMs, an Internet café, baby changing rooms and children's play areas. In the South Terminal there is a post office, a medical center offering vaccinations, and the BAA Conference and Business Center, which provides meeting rooms, videoconferencing, fax, photocopy, Internet access and secretarial services. Disabled facilities at the airport are good; those who require special assistance should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: There is short-term car parking next to each terminal. Long-term parking is available further away; a shuttle bus runs between the car parks and the terminals. Passengers can book parking at least four days in advance on the airport website.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.gatwickairport.com

London Heathrow

Airport Code: LHR
Full Airport Name: London Heathrow Airport
Location: The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of London.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)8700 000 123.
Terminal Transfer: Terminals 1 and 3 are within walking distance of each other, with an average walking time of 11 minutes from one end to the other. Terminals 4 and 5 are connected via the free Heathrow Express train. Allow around 15 minutes for the journey time between terminals. Alternatively, Terminal 4 can be reached via the 555 bus, leaving every 19 minutes, while Terminal 5 is serviced by the 441 and 724 buses, which take 10 and 20 minutes respectively. Terminal 5 is also connected by the N9 night bus between 23:55pm and 4:55am. Terminal 2 is closed for renovations, scheduled to reopen in 2014.
Ground Transport: The quickest way into London is on the Heathrow Expresstrain, which leaves every 15 minutes for Paddington station and takes 15 minutes with tickets costing £16.50. Paddington has good connections to the other London railway stations and all parts of London via the London Underground(the tube). The National Expresscoach service takes passengers to central London and other towns and cities throughout the UK. Heathrow is on the Piccadilly underground line, which takes passengers into central London in around 50 minutes and costs £4. The N9 night bus departs to central London every 30 minutes from the central bus station. Taxis are available outside each terminal, and mini-cabs can offer more competitive prices than the black cabs but must be booked in advance - call +44 (0)208 574 0868. Car rental companies operate from all terminals.
Car Rental: Car rental companies operating from all terminals include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt.
Airport Taxis: London's black taxis service Heathrow Airport; the journey time to central London varies from 30 minutes to one hour, depending on traffic. Fares are metered and depend on distance and duration of travel; fares to central London will not cost less than £50. Taxis are available from outside each terminal. Private mini-cabs can offer more competitive prices but must be booked in advance - call +44 (0) 208 574 0868.
Airport Facilities: There are numerous shops, bars and restaurants, ATMs and currency exchange facilities in all terminals. Each terminal also has a left luggage facility and postal services. A pharmacy is available in Terminal 1, and a spa offering massages and other treatments is located in Terminal 5B. There are VIP Lounges is Terminals 1-4, with online booking available at the airport's website. Disabled facilities are good; those requiring special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance. There are multi-faith prayer rooms in each terminal, and St George's Chapel is located between Terminals 1 and 3 near the central bus station. There are shower facilities located past security in Terminal 4.
Car Parking: Short-term parking is available adjacent to the airport. A free shuttle service links the terminals and the long-term and business car parks. Parking can be booked on 0870 850 2825 or via the airport website. Valet parking is also available at all four terminals. Motorbikes can park free of charge at designated areas at each terminal.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.heathrowairport.com

London Luton

Airport Code: LTN
Full Airport Name: London Luton Airport
Location: The airport is situated 32 miles (52km) northwest of London.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)1582 405 100.
Ground Transport: Trains leave regularly to Kings Cross, Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars and London Bridge stations. Train journeys to central London take 20-25 minutes with providers such as East Midlands Trains and First Capital Connect. Tickets can be bought from the Onward Travel center at the airport or online. Luton Airport Parkway Train Station is connected to the terminal by a free shuttle bus service. Easybus, Green Line and National Express buses run daily between the airport and central London. Taxis operate from outside the airport terminal 24-hours a day and car rental is also available.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Hertz, Europcar and National Alamo.
Airport Taxis: Taxis operate from Luton Airport 24-hours a day and can be hailed outside the Arrivals Hall. A taxi to central London will cost anywhere between £60 and £90 and will take approximately 2 hours.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include shops, bars, restaurants, bureau de change, ATMs, a children's play area and baby changing rooms. Facilities for the disabled are good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: There is short-term parking, and 'executive' parking next to the terminal. Long-term (valet) parking operates near the terminal - your car will be taken away to another compound while you are away. Passengers who book in advance via the airport website get discounted parking rates.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.london-luton.com

London Stansted

Airport Code: STN
Full Airport Name: London Stansted Airport
Location: The airport is situated 34 miles (55km) northeast of London.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)844 335 1803.
Ground Transport: The Stansted Expressrail service operates between London's Liverpool Street station and the airport, taking approximately 45 minutes. There are also bus and coach services to Victoria Coach Station, Heathrow and Gatwick airports, among other London and national destinations. The bus and coach station is opposite the main terminal entrance. Coach tickets are available from the ticket desk in arrivals and at the station; a ticket to Victoria costs £10.50. Taxis are available outside the terminal building and car rental is also available.
Car Rental: Car rental companies available at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Alamo, National, Enterprise and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: Checkercars is the only taxi company permitted to operate from Stansted Airport. Taxis can be reserved from the counter in the Arrivals Hall. A taxi to central London will cost around £99.
Airport Facilities: There are a number of popular restaurants, shops and bars in the terminal, both before and after security. Other facilities include ATMs, a bureau de change and Internet cafe. There are VIP lounges for international travelers at gates 16 and 49, which can be booked via the airport's website. There are also shower facilities at both arrivals and departures, with towels and access available for a small fee at the airport information desk. There is a multi-faith chapel near Check-in Zone J, accessible after security. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline or travel agent in advance. Stansted is a smoke-free airport, and there are no smoking facilities past security.
Car Parking: The short-term parking is located next to the terminal building. Long-term parking is further away and is linked to the airport by a free shuttle bus; passengers should allow an extra 30 minutes to access the terminal from the car parks. The airport also offers valet parking. Travelers who pre-book on the Stansted Airport website receive discounted car parking.
Website: www.stanstedairport.com

Manchester Airport

Airport Code: MAN
Full Airport Name: Manchester Airport
Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (17km) southwest of Manchester city center.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)161 489 8000.
Terminal Transfer: The Skylink system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
Ground Transport: There are regular trains between the airport and Manchester Piccadilly railway station, which has connections to destinations throughout the UK. Buses service Manchester city center as well as other local towns and cities. National Express operates coach services to cities all over the UK. All buses, coaches and trains leave from The Station, the airport's new transport interchange that is connected to all terminals by a covered walkway. Taxis are available outside all terminals.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt.
Airport Facilities: There are restaurants, shops and bars in all three terminals. Other facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, hairdresser and left luggage. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: Short-term car parking is adjacent to the terminals, and a regular shuttle bus provides a free service from the long-term car parks to all terminals.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.manchesterairport.co.uk

Newcastle Airport

Airport Code: NCL
Full Airport Name: Newcastle International Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from Newcastle city center.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)871 882 1121.
Ground Transport: The Metro (underground train) system connects the airport to Newcastle Central station, and other parts of the city, leaving every few minutes. Buses leave regularly for the Eldon Square Bus Concourse in the city center between 8am and 11pm. Taxis are available outside the terminal.
Car Rental: Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Airport Facilities: Newcastle Airport has shops, bars and restaurants, other facilities include a bank, bureau de change, ATMs, left luggage, baby care rooms, and a children's play area. There is a business facility in the main terminal equipped with fax, photocopier and Internet access. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: Long and short-term car parking is available. Bookings can be made on the airport website.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.newcastleairport.com

East Midlands Airport

Airport Code: EMA
Full Airport Name: East Midlands Airport
Location: The airport is situated 11 miles (18km) from Derby. It is in easy reach of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby by road and public transport.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)871 919 9000 .
Ground Transport: Visitors heading for Nottingham can use the direct Nottingham Skylink bus service, which runs half-hourly around the clock between the airport and Nottingham Railway Station. Taxis are freely available, the fare to Nottingham being £26. Journey time to central Nottingham is about half an hour.
Car Rental: Car hire desks in the arrivals hall are available for Enterprise, Europcar, National and Hertz car rental.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a Travelex outlet for foreign exchange and a range of shops, including newsagent, chemist, souvenir shop and duty free outlets. There are several restaurants and fast-food eateries in the terminal building. There are public telephones, Internet kiosks and Wi-Fi hotspots available. The airport also has an executive lounge.
Car Parking: Short and long-term parking is available near the airport, with shuttle buses operating between car parks and the terminal.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.eastmidlandsairport.com

Norwich Airport

Airport Code: NWI
Full Airport Name: Norwich International Airport
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)844 748 0112.
Ground Transport: National Express East Anglia run rail services to Norwich city from London, and the Norwich rail station is located in the city center. First Eastern Counties Buses offer a service on bus 27 to the airport from the city center on Sundays and public holidays. The bus goes to Hellesdon during the week, which is within walking distance of the airport. There are also taxi and car rental services available.
Car Rental: Car rental companies operating at the airport include Avis, Hertz and Europcar.
Airport Taxis: Norwich Airport Taxis are the official taxi service operating at the airport and the taxi rank is located adjacent to the main terminal building.
Airport Facilities: There is a cafés and restaurant/bar at the airport, as well as an Eclipse Duty Free outlet and a Skylines store. There is wireless internet access throughout the airport, and Internet desks in the departure lounge. There are also foreign exchange facilities and an executive lounge at the airport.
Car Parking: There is short- and long-term parking available at the airport.
Departure Tax: An airport tax of GBP5 is levied per adult
Website: www.norwichairport.co.uk

Blackpool Airport

Airport Code: BLK
Full Airport Name: Blackpool International Airport
Location: The airport is located 3 miles (5km) south-east of Blackpool city center.
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +44 (0)125 334 3434 or 0844 482 7171.
Ground Transport: There are various transport options to and from the airport. Car rental companies operate from the airport and there are buses and trams available at the airport entrance. Taxis are available from outside the terminal building and the Squires Gate Railway Station is a five-minute walk from the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies serving the airport include Hertz, Europcar and Avis.
Airport Taxis: There are taxis available from the airport and the taxi rank is located just outside the terminal building. There is also a freephone available next to the public telephone that can be used to request a taxi - call Blacktax on 01253 596 596 or 01253 508 508.
Airport Facilities: Duty-free shopping, as well as food and beverage outlets, are available at the airport. There is also a Bureau de Change located opposite the check-in counter.
Car Parking: Departing passengers are entitled to 15 days free parking at the airport and the first 15 minutes are also free for any pick-up and drop-off parking, after which rates are charged on a time scale.
Departure Tax: None
Website: www.blackpoolinternational.com

Southampton Airport

Airport Code: SOU
Full Airport Name: Southampton International Airport
Location: The airport is located in Hampshire, a few miles outside of Southampton,
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: +44 (0)23 8062 0021
Ground Transport: The airport is connected to Southampton Central and other parts of England via several train services, including South West Trainsand CrossCountry. The journey to Southampton Central takes approximately 8 minutes, while London is 67 minutes away. There are also buses to downtown Southampton, with the U1C running every 15-20 minutes; the journey takes roughly 35-40 minutes.
Car Rental: The Car Rental Reception Center is located near the short-term car park, opposite the terminal building. Car rental companies include Hertz, Avis, Europcar, National, Alamo, and Enterprise.
Airport Taxis: Checker Cabs are available 24 hours a day from the taxi desk in the main concourse, near the exit. Prices are fixed in advance, and bookings can be made online or by calling +44 (0) 2380 627 100.
Airport Facilities: Airport facilities include a duty-free shop, currency exchange, internet cafes, and several restaurants both before and after security.
Car Parking: There is both short-term and long-term parking available. The short-term car park is located within walking distance of the terminal, while the long-term area is erviced by a free shuttle, which takes approximately 5 minutes. Long-term parking can be booked in advance via the airport's website.
Website: www.southamptonairport.com