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Glasgow International Airport in Glasgow, United Kingdom, Airport Code GLA

Glasgow International Airport Glasgow Information

Introduction

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the busiest of Scotland's three international airports, serving over 8.5 million passengers a year to around 90 destinations.

GLA is located eight miles (13 kms) west of Glasgow city centre, with convenient transport links to the heart of the city by road and rail. GLA is located just north of the M8 motorway (junction 28), with direct trains operating from the adjacent Paisley Gilmour Street station to central Glasgow, Ayr and the Clyde Coast. Regular buses connect passengers to the train station.

Glasgow International Airport's two terminals provides travelers with a selection of quality resturants, cafés and bars, news and gift shops, and a tax-free shopping centre with leading brands. Shoppers can arrange to pick up their purchases on return to GVA. GLA Airport also provides extensive business, banking and communications facilities, including fax and e-mail telephones, plus tourist information and amenities for families and travelers with special needs. Enhanced security measures have also been implemented.

Passenger numbers at GLA have been boosted in recent years by the advent of budget airlines, serving an increasing number of European destinations, and further airport development is set to meet this demand.

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Glasgow International Airport Glasgow Terminal Information

Introduction

The Glasgow Airport consists of the Main Terminal and Terminal 2 (T2), which include various facilities such as ATMs, bureau de change, post office, Internet access, restaurants, bars and duty-free shopping. The Airport Information Desk is located on the 1st floor of the Airport, next to the UK Arrivals / Departures area.

Facilities for disabled passengers, which include Wheelchair-accessible Toilets, Ramps and Lifts, are available at the Glasgow Airport as well.

Airlines operating from the main terminal building of the Glasgow Airport include Aer Lingus, Air Canada , Air Malta , Air Scotland , Air Transat, bmi British Midland, bmi baby, British Airways, Continental Airlines, CSA Czech Airlines, EasyJet, Emirates, Euromanx, Flybe, FlyGlobespan , Iceland Express, KLM Cityhopper, SN Brussels Airlines, US Airways and Zoom Airlines.

Glasgow International Airport Glasgow Airline Information

Introduction

A wide range of international and domestic carriers serve the Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Aer Lingus - +44 845 084 4444
Air Canada - +44 871 220 1111
Air Malta - +44 845 607 3710
Air Scotland - +44 141 222 2363
Air Transat - +44 870 556 1522
bmi British Midland - +44 870 607 0555
bmi baby - +44 870 264 2229
British Airways - +44 870 850 9850
Continental Airlines - +44 800 607 6760
CSA Czech Airlines - +44 870 444 3747
EasyJet -+44 905 821 0905
Emirates - +44 870 243 2222
Euromanx - +44 870 787 7879
Flybe - +44 871 700 0123
FlyGlobespan - +44 870 556 1522
Iceland Express - +44 870 850 0737
KLM Cityhopper - +44 870 507 4074
SN Brussels Airlines - +44 870 735 2345
US Airways - +44 845 600 3300
Zoom Airlines - +44 870 240 0055

Glasgow International Airport Glasgow Car Rental

Introduction

Car Rental companies operating from the Glasgow Airport (GLA) include Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise and National.

Glasgow International Airport Glasgow Car Parking

Car Parking

The Glasgow Airport (GLA) offers short and long-term parking facilities for passengers.

Short-Term Parking

For short stays, the Glasgow Airport (GLA) provides short-term parking facilities. Parking lots P1, P2 and P3 have been allocated for short-term parking. While parking lots P1 and P2 are located closer to the airport terminal building, lot P3 is located a little further away.

Long-Term Parking

The Glasgow Airport (GLA) offers special facilities for Holiday Parking or a longer stay. Flightpath (NCP) operates the transfer service from the Car Park to the Airport's main Terminal Building . This transfer time is approximately five minutes.

Glasgow International Airport Glasgow Ground Transportation

Transportation

The Glasgow Airport (GLA) is served by train, bus and taxi services.

Trains

The closest train station to the Glasgow Airport (GLA) is Paisley 's Gilmour Street Railway Station located just two miles away from the Terminal. The railway station is accessible by taxi or by the regular bus services.

Direct Rail Services are available from Paisley Gilmour Street to Glasgow Central, Ayr and other destinations on the Clyde Coast .Eight trains operate from Gilmour Street to Glasgow Central every hour from Monday to Saturday while five trains operate hourly every Sunday.

Bus Services

Two main companies, Fairline and Scottish Citylink operate shuttle buses to central Glasgow from the Airport. During the day, these shuttle buses leave every 15 minutes while they depart every 30 minutes in the evening. The journey time is approximately 25 minutes and the bus stops at various locations including rail and bus stations. Bus connections are also available to Greenock and Gourock, which will enable you to connect with the ferry.

Taxis

Taxis with meters are available for hire 24 hours a day from the front of the Glasgow Airport 's main Terminal building.

Coach

Charter coaches drop-off and pick up passengers at the short stay coach park on Bute Road adjacent to international arrivals.

Glasgow International Airport Glasgow Airport Security

Introduction

Increased security measures are in operation in UK airports, though since 2001 check-in and flight delays have not increased significantly. Your airline can advise on check-in deadlines, but you should aim to arrive at least three hours before departure for international flights, two hours for European flights and an hour for UK and Ireland flights.

Passports, Visas, Customs & Immigration Information

For detailed information on visa requirements, immigration and customs contact the consulate that relates to your destination.

Baggage Stores

A left baggage facility or baggage storage facility is available outside the UK Arrivals Hall on the ground floor of the terminal.

Lost & Found

Lost property can be handed in to the airport information desk on the 1st floor. To inquire about items lost at the airport terminal, contact the Glasgow Airport 's lost property office on +44 141 848 4740 or the airport police station on +44 141 848 4515.

Missing baggage :

Please contact the airline in question or the handling agent in regard to missing baggage or items left on an aircraft.

Help for stranded travellers :

The Information desks located next to American Express on the 1st floor, concourse area and next to entrance 2 of the Main Check-in and Domestic Arrivals provide assistance to stranded travellers

Glasgow International Airport Glasgow Extra Facilities

Glasgow International Airport Glasgow Maps and Directions

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Driving Directions

Driving Directions

The Glasgow Airport (GLA) is located about eight miles to the west of Glasgow city, just north of the M8 motorway at junction 28. The airport is easily accessible to a system of main roads which serve the local area including the town of Paisley, located approximately a two-minute drive away from the Airport.

From Glasgow (Edinburgh and North)

Travel west on M8, then south on M77, A77, A78, and A79 to arrive at the Glasgow Airport .

From Dumfries ( Carlisle and the South)

Travel north on A76 (A74), A70, A77, then north on A78, and finally south A79 to arrive at the Glasgow Airport .

From Girvan and Stranraer

Travel north on A77, A78, and then south on A79 to arrive at the Glasgow Airport .

Longitude:4° 15' 0" W
Latitude:55° 53' 0" N

ADDRESS
Glasgow Airport,
Paisley,
Renfrewshire PA3 2SW,
UK
Number of Terminals: 2
Telephone: (0)141 887 1111
Fax: (0)141 848 4769
E-mail: customercomments_glal@baa.com
Website: www.baa.com
Time Zone: GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Location: The airport is located 13km (8 miles) west of Glasgow
Country code:44

TRANSFER BETWEEN TERMINALS
The terminals are connected via a covered walkway.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
The airport is located just north of the M8 motorway at junction 28.

CAR PARKING
Short-stay, long-stay and business parking are all available, operated by NCP (tel: (0)870 606 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk). The short-stay car parks are all within walking distance of the terminals, and there are regular transfer coaches to the terminal from the long-stay car park. Long-stay parking with discounts can be pre-booked through BAA Advance (tel: (0)870 000 1000) or online via the airport’s website.

CAR HIRE
Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National have desks next to Domestic Arrivals .

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Rail: The Gilmour Street railway station in Paisley is 3km (2 miles) from the airport and is only a few minutes away by taxi or local bus. Trains run to Glasgow Central rail station. Transfers to either Queen Street station or Buchanan bus station are available on bus no.398. For more information, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)870 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Taxi: Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day. Bus: Bus no.905 runs to central Glasgow, stopping at Glasgow Central station, Queen Street station and Buchanan bus station. Buses are also available to other destinations. For more information on travel to/from the airport, contact the Airport Travel Line (tel: (0)141 848 4330).

INFORMATION AND HELP DESKS
The airport information desk is on the first floor, next to the Domestic Arrivals/Departures area. There are computer information kiosks on the ground floor and a Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist Board (tel: (0)141 848 4400 or 4758) in International Arrivals, providing tourist and accommodation information.

AIRPORT FACILITIES
Money and communications: The airport has bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office and telephones equipped with fax and e-mail facilities. Eating and drinking: Restaurants, cafés and bars are concentrated on the first floor. Shopping: Shopping includes duty-free. For more information, contact the Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Luggage: The left-luggage facility (tel: (0)141 848 4938) is open daily 24 hours. A lost property service (tel: (0)141 848 4740) is also available. Uniformed members of staff are on hand to assist with baggage. Other facilities: These include a pharmacy, baby care facilities and children’s play areas.

CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES
A business workstation with telephone, fax and Internet facilities is available on the first floor concourse. The Glasgow Airport Business Centre (tel: (0)141 847 5450) offers meeting rooms, conference and training facilities, an IT suite and full secretarial support. There is a Servisair Executive Lounge, with credit-card operated telephones and fax facilities. Conference facilities for up to 35 delegates are available at the Travel Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1563).

DISABLED FACILITIES
Facilities include wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and reserved seating, as well as induction loops, a TDD telephone and a Minicom information line (tel: (0)141 848 4848). Passengers should advise their airline in advance of any special needs. Disabled parking spaces are available. Passengers requiring assistance from the car park to the terminals should arrange this in advance by contacting Passenger Assistance Limited (tel: (0)141 848 4938). Wheelchair push and provision is available free of charge (tel: (0)141 848 7777).

AIRPORT HOTELS
The Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport (tel: (0)870 400 9031), Travel Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1563) and Express by Holiday Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1100) can all be found in the airport grounds. Hotel reservations can be made at the information and reservation desk (tel: (0)141 887 7220), situated in the Domestic Arrivals area on the ground floor.

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