Airports in United Kingdom

Glasgow Airport (GLA):www.glasgowairport.com is located 13km (8 miles) west of Glasgow.

To/from the airport: Bus service and train service operates between the airport to downtown Glasgow. Taxis are available outside the Arrivals terminal.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, Wi-Fi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, children's play area and nursery.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR):www.heathrowairport.com is located 24km (15 miles) west of London.

To/from the airport: The non-stop train service to London Paddington Station takes 15-20 minutes. The airport is also on the London Underground's Piccadilly Line, which can take passengers into Central London. Numerous local buses stop at the central bus station and Terminal 4. Coaches connect the airport to more than 500 destinations throughout the UK. London's licensed black cabs serve London Heathrow Airport and are available outside all the terminals.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, Wi-Fi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, nursery.

Inverness Airport (INV):www.hial.co.uk/inverness is located 15km (10 miles) east of Inverness.

To/from the airport: Inverness train station is a 15-minute bus or taxi ride from the airport. Buses and taxis are available.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a photo booth.

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA):www.lbia.co.uk is located 17km (11 miles) northwest of Leeds and 11km (7 miles) north of Bradford.

To/from the airport: Bus service operates between the airport and Leeds city centre rail and bus stations and Otley. There is also a regular bus service running daily between the airport and Bradford City Centre Transport Interchange. Taxis are available outside the airport Arrival terminal.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, Wi-Fi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, nursery.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL):www.liverpoolairport.com The airport is located 12km (7.5 miles) south-east of Liverpool. 

To/from the airport: A shuttle bus ferries passengers to Liverpool South Parkway rail station. The 80A bus route runs every 15 minutes. Taxi fares to the city centre cost about £12. 

Facilities: ATMs and a bureau de change, shops, restaurants and bars, Internet kiosks, Wi-Fi.

London Luton Airport (LTN):www.london-luton.com is located 56km (35 miles) northeast of London.

To/from the airport: A shuttle bus links Luton Airport with Luton Airport Parkway Station, from where there are regular trains to central London. Bus services are extensive. Taxis are plentiful and a fare to central London will cost about £70.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children's area.

Manchester Airport (MAN):www.manchesterairport.co.uk is located 14km (9 miles) southwest of Manchester.

To/from the airport: There are nine trains per hour to Manchester Piccadilly Station. Buses 43, 44 and 105 go into Manchester city centre. Taxi ranks are located at each terminal.

Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children's area.

Newcastle Airport (NCL):www.newcastleairport.com is 10km (6 miles) northwest of the city centre.

To/from the airport: The Newcastle Airport Metro station is next to the passenger terminal. Buses leave every 20 minutes during the day. Airport Taxis is the official taxi service for the airport. Average fares to the city are £20-£25.

Facilities: Shops, bars, 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.

Norwich International Airport (NWI):www.norwichairport.co.uk is 5km (3 miles) north of Norwich.

To/from the airport: There's no rail station at the airport but buses and taxis are available to take you to the station in Norwich. Buses - First Eastern Counties Bus No. 27 and a park-and-ride bus - depart at regular intervals. Taxis leave from outside the terminal.

Facilities: Bureau de change facilities and ATMs are available. There are two bars, a restaurant and a café in the main concourse and the departure lounge of the airport.

Southampton International Airport (SOU): www.southamptonairport.com is located 7km (4 miles) northeast of Southampton.

To/from the airport: There is a 50-metre walk to the rail station and the journey time to central Southampton is eight minutes. The U1C bus service runs between the airport. Taxis are available.

Facilities: The airport has ATMs, a currency exchange office and several cafes, restaurants and bars.