Glasgow Prestwick International Airport car parking book online

Introduction and History

Glasgow airport offers a range of European and transatlantic destinations it support over 8 million passengers per year with 40 destinations and itsScotland's busiest airport. The airport is owned by BAA and it has 2 runways. The airport is located about 30 minutes from the centre of the City of Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick started life around 1934 when David McIntyre bought 348 acres of Ayrshire countryside. He built a small control tower and a hangar. During World War Two the site was used for American planes. In 1941 the aviation factory was rebuilt and is still there today with beautiful architecture. In 1962 a new control tower and terminal building was built and the Queen opened it in 1964. In 1992 BAA sold Prestwick. The airport or was purchased by Stagecoach plc in 1998. By 2001 passenger numbers were over 1 million per year and an enormous amount of freight traffic started going through the airport. In 2002 new shopping and food facilities were created at the airport. Glasgow airport is eight miles west of Glasgow city off junction 28 of the M8 motorway.

Facilities

Introduction Facilities include a post office, telephones, fax, and e-mail facilities, a left luggage facility, a lost property service, baggage handlers, a pharmacy, prayer room, baby care facilities and children’s play areas. The check in and arrivals is on the ground floor. There are allocated smoking designated areas.

Food: Food areas include:- Caffè Uno - This award winning Italian restaurant and bar brings you the tastes and aromas of a land famed for its cuisine and friendly trattorias. | Caviar House - Purchase the finest Caviar, Balik Salmon, Foie Gras and other worldwide delicacies. | Costa - Freshly roasted and ground coffee and hot drinks, served with passion. Sandwiches, salads, cakes and pastries made with the finest Italian breads and ingredients. | Garfunkel's - Established in the heart of historic London over 25 years ago, Garfunkel’s has been serving the best of British and American dishes ever since. Open for breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals.

Shops: Shops at the airport include:- Body Shop - Body and skincare, cosmetics, fragrances and aromatherapy | Books..Co - Best sellers, airport exclusives, all the classics | Boots - Health and beauty essentials, including sun cream, insect repellent | Celtic - All the latest official shirts, training tops and memorabilia. | Dixons Tax Free - Cameras, portable hi-fi, | Dororthy Perkins - Ladies fashion including swimwear,. | Impulse - An extensive range of CDs and DVDs | Relaxation Station - A range of stress-busting acupressure massage treatments to ease away those aches. | Rolling Luggage - Top brands of travel luggage and luggage accessories | Tartan Plus - A range of authentic gift ideas with a flavour of Scotland | Tie Rack - Innovative silk ties, scarves and accessories | Van Heusen - Shirts, ties and accessories | World Duty Free - Tax free prices on duty free Liquor and tobacco, fragrance, skincare and cosmetics.

Currency Exchange: TTT Moneycorp can be found in both terminals and provides a pre-order service which can be pay on collection.

Disabled Facilities: Disabled facilities include lifts, induction loops, accessible toilets, disabled parking spaces, ramps, TDD telephone and Minicom information.

Business Travellers

The Servisair executive lounge can be pre-booked - it has complimentary drinks and snacks. BA, BMI and KLM first and business class passengers can use the BA terrace lounge (at Gate 18), bmi diamond lounge (first floor, Domestic Pier) and the KLM lounge (International Pier). respectively. There is a business area with PC, phone, internet on 1st floor concourse. Laptops, palmtops or obiles can also access email and the internet via the wireless LAN. Starbucks in UK arrivals also has a web point.

Getting There and Local Travel Connections

Road: From Glasgow town center, take the M8 to Paisley, turn off at J28. From Edinburgh take the M8 through Glasgow to J28. From the South take the M6 North from Birmingham, then M74 J4 onto M8 west.

Train: Paisley's Gilmour Street train is 2 milesfrom Glasgow airport providing services from Paisley Gilmour Street to Glasgow Central, Ayr and Clyde Coast destinations.

Taxi:

Bus or Coach: Bus stops ate at the terminal forecourt. 905 - Citylink and Fairlineto and from Glasgow City Centre (bays 1 and 2). Rail link buses to Paisley Gilmour Street Station (bay 3) 901 - Port Glasgow, Greenock and Gourock (bay 4) 915 - Dumbarton, Fort William, Kyle of Lochalsh and Portree (bay 4) 906 - Port Glasgow, Greenock, Wemyss Bay, Largs (bay 4) 18 - Paisley, Linwood, Houston and Bridge of Weir (bay 5) 300 - Clydebank, Inchinnan and Erskine (bay 5). Each terminal is interconnected with the other using a covered walkway.

Local Tourist Attractions Near to Glasgow Prestwick International Airport

Glasgow tourist attractions include the Museum of Transport, the Light House and university. It was the European City of Culture 1990.

Contact Details....

http://www.glasgowairport.com/

BAA Glasgow: Welcome to Glasgow Airport

Official Glasgow Airport website - live flight arrivals, timetable, travel information, services and company information.

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