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Gatwick airport
The name ‘Gatwick’ dates back to an old manor house of the same name, that once stood in the location where an old aerodrome and flying school were built back in the 1930s. With the growth in international travel, this modest airfield grew into one of the busiest airports in the world. Flights from Gatwick now account for a large proportion of UK air travel, with 79 airlines travelling to 227 destinations every year.

Parking facilities in and around Gatwick airport
Parking facilities are plentiful around Gatwick’s north and south terminals. If you are departing from the north terminal, the Gatwick NCP Flightpath and the Gatwick holiday parking facilities will be the most convenient long term options. Flights from Gatwick’s south terminal are served by Parking Express Gatwick, Park Plus Gatwick and Summer Special Parking Gatwick. Short term parking is also available and spaces can be booked in advance.

Airport distance from other notable surrounding locations
Gatwick adjoins the market town of Crawley, and is 24 miles from central London. The main towns of Surrey, Kent and Sussex are all within a fifty mile radius, making flights from Gatwick convenient for all the southern counties of England. The south coast, with the seaside towns of Brighton, Worthing and Eastbourne, is just 30 miles away.

Transport links to Gatwick
Gatwick is surrounded by first-class road links, with the M25 just 15 minutes drive to the north. Public transport connects the airport with central London via the Gatwick Express rail link and national express coach services. The railway station is linked directly to the south terminal but can be reached from the north terminal via a free transit train. From here passengers can gain easy access to the UK rail network.

Conference and other business facilities at Gatwick airport
Gatwick airport has always included the needs of business passengers in its expansion plans, and has built executive lounges at both the north and south terminals, as well as a Conference and Business centre at the south terminal, equipped with the latest video conferencing and communications technology.

Profile of the local area
Located in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, Gatwick adjoins the town of Crawley, with its varied shopping and entertainment facilities. If you need to keep the children entertained before jetting off, Crawley Leisure Park will provide everything you need. Those looking for a tranquil place to stay will enjoy Horley with its traditional cosy pubs and restaurants. Further afield, take a historic trip to Arundel or Hever Castle, or venture down to the south coast.

Aberdeen Airport
Aberdeen Airport opened in 1934 and grew up alongside the offshore oil industry as a central heliport for the oil rigs. Expansion was steady with new passenger terminals being opened in 1977 and 1998. Now flights to Aberdeen are in such demand that £60m is being invested in further expansions to its terminal buildings and in extensions to the runway over the coming decade.

Parking facilities in and around Aberdeen Airport
Aberdeen caters for all car-parking requirements. The short stay car-park is located right next to the terminal building, whereas the long-stay car-park, known as Aberdeen Airport NCP Flightpath, is 5 minutes away, with regular courtesy coaches running to the terminal building every 5 or 10 minutes.

Airport distance from Aberdeen and other notable surrounding locations
Flights to Aberdeen are your gateway to North-East Scotland with Peterhead at a distance of 32 miles, Fraserburgh 40 miles, and the coastal towns of Banff and Macduff at 44 miles.

Transport links to Aberdeen
Flights to Aberdeen afford easy access to the centre of Aberdeen. The airport is situated to the North-West of the city, adjacent to the small town of Dyce, from where passengers can catch a train for the 7 mile journey into the city centre. There are also local buses available, although services run less frequently at weekends.

Conference and other business facilities at Aberdeen Airport
The airport has several business lounges with facilities such as payphones, fax machines and internet access points, and all offer complimentary drinks and snacks in relaxing surroundings. In addition there are several internet access points in the vicinity of security control. Meeting rooms and conferencing facilities are available for hire at two neighbouring hotels, The Aberdeen Airport Thistle and the Speedbird Inn.

Aberdeen city profile
Historically known as the centre of the offshore oil industry, Aberdeen is also an attractive modern city with a proliferation of stunning granite buildings, with first class restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues, and vibrant nightlife. The town is proud of its important touristic heritage, with a wealth of beautiful castles to discover nearby as well as tours of its important whisky distilleries. The city is on the edge of some of the most spectacular landscapes in Britain, with superb walking and country sports on offer in the Grampians and along the stunning coastline of the Moray Firth.