Address: Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 2PL Traveline Scotland provides journey planning information for any public transport journey within Scotland and from Scotland to main points in the UK. The site provides impartial, up to date and accurate timetable information, a useful journey planner page and latest travel news.
Prestwick Airport
Address: Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 2PL E-mail: Traveline Scotland provides journey planning information for any public transport journey within Scotland and from Scotland to main points in the UK. The site provides impartial, up to date and accurate timetable information, a useful journey planner page and latest travel news.
Address:
Prestwick Airport
Address: Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 2PL
Destinations:
Destinations
How to reach-Car:
Getting there by Car / Taxi
Prestwick airport is situated close to Prestwick town centre, and is accessible from the A79. Whether travelling from the north or the south, the best way to approach Prestwick is using the A77, from which there are turnings for the A79. Alternatively, visitors to the airport could approach from the nearby town of Ayr - again using the A79. Taxis can be booked in advance.
How to reach-Taxi:
Getting there by Car / Taxi
Prestwick airport is situated close to Prestwick town centre, and is accessible from the A79. Whether travelling from the north or the south, the best way to approach Prestwick is using the A77, from which there are turnings for the A79. Alternatively, visitors to the airport could approach from the nearby town of Ayr - again using the A79. Taxis can be booked in advance.
How to reach-Bus:
Getting there by Bus / Coach
During the daytime, the X77 service runs every half an hour from the airport to Glasgow city centre. This service does not run at night; it is replaced by the X99 which runs last thing at night and first thing in the morning. Further details of bus times can be obtained by contacting Traveline Scotland . National Express coach services are available from throughout the UK to Glasgow city centre (Buchanan Street). For more details visit the National Express website.
How to reach-Train:
Getting there by Train
Facilities:
Eating
There are several places to buy hot and cold drinks and snacks in the airport, in the main hall and the departures lounge.
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased in Alloway's Bar.
The Food Village is located on the ground floor of the terminal.
Hotels
When catching an early flight from Prestwick airport or returning on a late flight why not stay at the Thistle Hotel in Prestwick, for convenient airport accommodation.
Services:
Services
Information desk at the entrance to domestic arrivals.
Left luggage area in the security department.
Bureau de change - located next to the entrance to the departures lounge.
Cash points - one situated in the main hall. It accepts all major cash cards.
There are four car hire desks in the arrivals hall next to domestic baggage.
There is a taxi rank outside the terminal building.
Shopping:
Shopping
WH Smith has branches both before and after security (in the main hall and the departures area respectively).
A tax and duty free shop in the departures lounge stocks a range of fragrances, alcohol, tobacco products and gifts.
Disabled:
Disabled
There are lifts to help with access to both floors of the terminal and the railway station.
A stair lift is available for access to the Aviator Suite.
Disabled toilets can be found on the ground floor and in the departure lounges.
Wheelchairs are available.
Children:
Children
Facts & Figures:
Facts & Figures
Number of...
Passengers, year 2003 1.9 million
Aircraft movements, year 2003 20,000
Airlines 4
Destinations 25
Terminals 1
History:
History
Aircraft were first around the airport site in 1913.
In 1935 the land was acquired and used as a training airfield; and had a control tower, offices, lecture rooms and hangars.
When WWII started, the airport played a major role in handling and producing war aircraft.
In 1941 the original aircraft factory was demolished and rebuilt, and is still standing today.
In 1958 plans for a new terminal building were announced by the government. As well as a new terminal building, it was planned that a freight building, a new control tower and an extension to the runway would also be added.
In 1960 the airport had its most famous passenger pass through its doors - Elvis Presley.
In 1962 the new control tower was opened, and two years later the terminal building was also declared open.
Information:
Information
Prestwick Airport
Address: Prestwick International Airport, Prestwick, Ayrshire, KA9 2PL Traveline Scotland provides journey planning information for any public transport journey within Scotland and from Scotland to main points in the UK. The site provides impartial, up to date and accurate timetable information, a useful journey planner page and latest travel news.
Parking:
Parking
There are several parking options at Prestwick airport . Choose from either:
Prestwick International Car Park 3 (Mid Stay) (min stay 1 day)
Prestwick International Car Park 4 (Mid Stay) (min stay 1 day)
Prestwick International Car Park 5 (Long Stay) (min stay 4 days)
Watsons Ayr Park (min stay 4 days)
Short Stay
Ideal when dropping off or picking up passengers. The car park is located a short walking distance from the terminal.
Up to ten minutes parking is free.
£2 for 30 minutes parking.
Mid-Stay
Mid-stay parking at Prestwick is ideal for parking when away on short breaks for a few days. The two mid-stay car parks are located just a short bus journey from the terminal.
Parking is charged at £7 per day. From the sixth day onwards discounts apply.
It is possible to book mid-stay parking on the day but it is advisable to book in advance to ensure availability.
book now for booking and information.
Long Stay
Long stay parking is perfect for passengers who wish to leave their car for four days or more.
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