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Manchester Airport

There are flights from Manchester Airport to over 200 destinations all over the world. The airport offers domestic and international flights from Manchester on both a charter and scheduled basis. If you are taking flights from Manchester then make sure to check out which terminal to use as the airport has three options here. The airport is owned by the Manchester Airports Group (MAG).

Passengers taking flights from Manchester and to Manchester are responsible for approximately 22 million journeys that pass through the airport every year. Manchester itself has been involved in air travel since the early 1900s when it was the location of the first scheduled air flight and the airport was established properly in the 1930s. Nowadays passengers taking flights from Manchester and to Manchester make it one of the busiest regional airports in the country.

Parking facilities in and around Manchester Airport

If you are taking flights from Manchester than you can use either long stay or short stay car parking facilities. Short stay services may be the best option when you are dropping off friends or family who are taking flights from Manchester. If you need a long stay option when taking flights from Manchester then you may find it better to book in advance.

Airport distance from Manchester town and other notable surrounding locations

Manchester Airport is situated approximately 10 miles from the centre of Manchester.

Transport links to Manchester Airport

If you need to get to the airport to take flights from Manchester by rail or bus then you will use The Station which is the transport ‘hub’ of the airport. Taxis can drop off and pick up outside any of the airport’s three terminals which may be useful for you when taking flights from Manchester.

Conference and other business facilities at Manchester Airport

Manchester airport offers various business facilities including conference, banqueting, business check-in services and executive lounges.

Manchester town profile

Although it is thought that ancient tribes may well have settled in the Manchester area it was with the Romans that the city first became permanently established. You can see a reconstruction of the fort they built here in the Urban Heritage Park. This park is also home to examples of the area’s role in the Industrial Revolution such as the oldest rail station in the world and the first commercial canal. The city is also full of various galleries and museums which may be of interest including the Urbis museum and the Manchester Art Gallery.

Glasgow Airport

Passengers taking flights to Glasgow or flights from the airport can fly to or come in from over 80 destinations serviced by around 30 airlines. The total passengers taking flights to Glasgow and from Glasgow runs to around 9 million a year. Flights cover domestic, European and worldwide destinations.

Glasgow airport is owned by BAA and was opened in 1966. The first commercial flight to Glasgow in that year was a flight from Edinburgh.

Parking facilities in and around Glasgow Airport

You can choose from both short and long stay car parking at this airport. If you are meeting flights to Glasgow then the short stay car park next to the terminal may be the best choice for you. If you need to leave your car at the airport for longer periods then the long stay options may suit you better so your car is ready for you when you return on flights to Glasgow.

Airport distance from Glasgow town and other notable surrounding locations

Passengers arriving at the airport on flights to Glasgow have around a 20 minute journey into the centre of the city. Paisley is the nearest town to the airport which is only a couple of minutes drive away.

Transport links to Glasgow Airport

Passengers coming in on flights to Glasgow have various transport options to complete their journeys. The nearest railway station is at Paisley (around 1 mile away) and there are various bus routes that service the airport on a regular basis. If you prefer there is a 24 hour licensed taxi service for passengers coming in on flights to Glasgow in front of the terminal.

Conference and other business facilities at Glasgow Airport

Passengers taking flights to Glasgow on business can use the airport’s executive lounge if they need business services when they arrive.

Glasgow town profile

The first real settlement at Glasgow was set up by the Romans. The city is rich in history and culture. Its university, for example, was founded in the 1450s and it was also the home of the first organised police force in the UK which was established in the 1770s. The city offers a range of attractions and things for visitors to do. Try a visit to the Burrell Art Collection, the Glasgow Science Centre, the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens Museum and the Museum of Transport, for example.