Liverpool

Guide to Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Liverpool Airport serves about 1.5 million passengers annually. It isn't far from the city center and handles destinations across Europe and the UK.

Terminals and facilities at Liverpool airport

One terminal handles both arrivals and departures. Check-ins are located in the middle of the terminal concourse.

Travelex operates four outlets within the airport building: opposite the check-in desks on the main concourse, on level three near the escalator, in the main baggage collection area, and in the arrivals concourse. Near the elevators on the third floor, there is a video arcade and a prayer room. Facilities for the disabled include an ambulift for easy boarding, wheelchairs, an induction loop system, dedicated parking spaces, specially designed toilets, and low-level telephones.

Most of the airport's shops are on the third floor. WH Smith, Impressions, Gina (giftshop), and the Boardwalk Shopping Mall are located here. After security, there are more shops to choose from.

The Cavern Suite is a meeting room providing conference facilities for businesses and other groups, located on level two. The Business Lounge offers complementary newspapers, food and beverages, and office desks and chairs with phone, internet, and laptop connections. If business travelers are in need of further facilities, they can head to one of the Liverpool airport hotels. The airport hotels are also a good place to stay if you're only staying a short time in the city. Liverpool airport hotels can be reserved online here.

Burger King, Aintree Food Village, the Estuary Bar, and most of the airport's food vendors are located on the third floor. After passing security, you’ll find the Food Fayre Restaurant and the Daytripper Bar. There is also an airport bar located downstairs for those waiting to board.

There are plenty of on-site car hire companies for those who need to hire a car to get into Liverpool. You can book Liverpool airport car hire ahead of time here.

Hotels at Liverpool John Lennon

There are numerous airport hotels to choose from that are just a few kilometers from John Lennon airport. The airport hotels vary in price, so it's best to find what you're looking for online. You can search for hotels at Liverpool airport here.

A few of the airport hotels you'll find in Liverpool are Marriott Liverpool South, Ibis Liverpool City Center, and Quality Hotel Chester.

Transportation and parking at Liverpool airport

There are several ways to hop on a train after you arrive at the airport. The nearest train station to the airport is Hunts Cross, connected via Airlink bus service 81A every 30 minutes. Airlink bus service 80A (108 on Sundays) links the airport with nearby Garston station, leaving every 15 minutes. Both train stations lie on the Merseyrail Northern Line serving regular trains to and from Southport, Liverpool and local stations. Airlink bus service 82A/B connects the airport with Runcorn train station every 30 minutes. Runcorn station is seven miles away and lies on the West Coast Main Line servicing trains to and from Crewe, Birmingham and London.

Along with serving Garston Station, Bus 80A also stops in Allerton, Mossley Hill, Toxteth, and Liverpool City Center. From Liverpool coach station on Norton St, you can catch coaches across the UK provided by the National Express Coach Service. There is also an express bus service, no. 500, running every 30 minutes from the airport to Chapel St, Norton St, Lime St, Queen Square Bus Station and Paradise St Bus Station.

If you don't want to take a bus or train, you can catch a taxi from the rank located outside the arrivals hall.

Airport parking at Liverpool John Lennon is very convenient. Both short and long-term airport parking lots are within walking distance of the terminal building. You can book Liverpool airport parking in advance here.

Car hire at Liverpool airport

From the city centre take A561 towards Runcorn, where signs will lead the way to the airport. From the M56 cross the river at Runcorn on the A557 and drive along the A561, following signs to the airport.

Driving around Liverpool by hire car isn't usually a problem. A hire car can also be more economical, since public transport can add up rather quickly. Reserve a hire car from Liverpool airport here for the best rates.

Britain's countryside can be very beautiful if you have a hire car to explore and enjoy it. You can hire a car directly from John Lennon airport, or you can book in advance online.

Website: www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com

Information: 09061088484