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Guernsey Airport
From modest beginnings in 1939 when it consisted of four grass runways, Guernsey Airport has grown into a modern facility, the original terminal building being replaced with a new state of the art terminal in 2004. Designed to handle 1.25 million passengers a year, the new construction has made flights from Guernsey a comfortable and pleasurable experience.

Parking facilities in and around Guernsey Airport
Guernsey Airport is convenient for pick-ups and drop-offs, with the first hour of parking being free of charge. There are spaces here for 275 vehicles and the facility operates using a paystation system, charging very reasonable rates.

Airport distance from St Peter Port and other notable surrounding locations
The island of Guernsey covers just 25 square miles. The airport is situated in the south, just three miles from the capital St Peter Port. With just three miles to Saint Pierre du Bois in the west and seven miles to Saint Sampson in the north, when taking advantage of flights from Guernsey you will never be too far from the airport.

Transport links on Guernsey
Flights from Guernsey are supported by a regular bus service connecting the airport with St Peter Port, operated by Island Coachways. Local cab companies Delta Taxis and Island Taxis operate from outside the terminal building, and those interested in hiring a car can do so via Europcar and Avis, whose offices are in the main concourse.

Conference and other business facilities at Guernsey Airport
Guernsey Airport caters well for business travellers taking flights from Guernsey, offering a conference room facility for up to 50 delegates, bookable in advance and ideal for meetings. If internet access points, projector equipment and other peripherals are required these are available at an extra cost, but the price includes parking for delegates.

Profile of Guernsey
A unique blend of French and British styles, and a haven for walkers with over 28 miles of coastal paths, Guernsey is nothing short of a class act. The stronghold Castle Cornet was built in 1204 when the island was seized from France and put under English rule. Today the Castle’s museums recount the island’s maritime heritage and the Castle’s historic role throughout the centuries. The Capital St Peter Port is a labyrinth of cobbled streets with a mixture of classic architectural styles, its duty-free shops offering plenty of designer clothes, jewellery and leather goods.

Manchester Airport
Flights to Manchester officially began in the late 1930s. After serving as a military training centre throughout the war, the airport saw passenger numbers soar during the post-war boom in tourism. Facilities were continually updated and by 1980 the airport was handling half a million passengers a month, a figure which doubled over the following decade. A new terminal was built in 2001, equipping the facility to handle over 22 million passengers a year.

Parking facilities in and around Manchester Airport Flights to Manchester are supported by excellent long and short-term car parking, with all short-term car parks situated close to the terminal buildings. For long-stay, courtesy buses are on hand around the clock to transport passengers to their terminals. There is a convenient drop-off point at international departures but the arrivals short term car-park must be used for pick-ups.

Airport distance from Manchester and other surrounding locations Flights to Manchester are convenient for transfers across the north west and beyond as the airport is well located at the centre of the Greater Manchester road network. A journey of just over ten miles separates the facility from the centre of Manchester, with other notable locations being Liverpool at 34 miles, Leeds at 57 miles and Sheffield at 47 miles.

Transport links to Manchester
Excellent public transport links from Manchester Airport to nearby urban centres are available round the clock, making flights to Manchester convenient for anyone travelling to the north of England. Trains link up with Manchester city centre several times an hour and Skyline buses and National Express coaches also operate here, transporting passengers to and from all major centres in the North West and beyond.

Conference and other business facilities at Manchester Airport Business passengers travelling via Manchester Airport can take advantage of a variety of quality venues within the airport and in the surrounding areas to hold meetings and conferences. Wireless internet connections are available throughout the terminals for anyone with a wireless enabled Wi-Fi laptop or PDA and the airport meeting rooms offer audio-visual equipment, overhead projectors and fax facilities.

Profile of Manchester
Traditionally associated with the dark industrial north, Manchester has come a long way in shedding its grim image and is now a centre for top class entertainment, with the MEN Arena and the Bridgewater Hall, and fabulous shopping, with the enormous Arndale Centre. A wide selection of international restaurants and nightlife hotspots have also put Manchester on the map both as a great place to live and a fabulous base for visiting the north west of England.