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Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) south east of Birmingham.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: (0)8707 335 511.

Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.

Getting to the city: Taxis are available from outside passenger terminals and cost around £18 to the city. Buses to the city centre and surrounds can be caught opposite Terminal 2 at the Bus and Coach Terminus. Bus 900 travels to the city centre from stand K. Trains run from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Street Station and vice versa during the day but are less frequent in the evenings and on weekends.

Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National. All car hire booking desks are located in the Millennium Link Building, a short walk from both Terminals 1 and 2 the International Terminal.

Facilities: There are banks, bureaux de change, shops, restaurants, business lounges, baby changing facilities and a tourist information desk in the terminal. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking: There is short and long-term car parking at Birmingham Airport operated by NCP. Book online or call 0870 606 7050 for long-term parking. Alternative off-site parking is also available.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.bhx.com

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Bristol International Airport (BRS)

Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) south west of Bristol.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)871 334 4444.

Getting to the city: Bristol International Flyer buses operate between 2.30am and 11.45pm and travel regularly to Bristol city centre and the Bristol Temple Meads railway station, taking 30 minutes and costing around £5. Taxis are available outside the terminal.

Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National.

Facilities: Facilities at Bristol Airport include a bureau de change, ATM, bars, restaurants, shops, executive lounge and tourist information desk. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.

Parking: There is short- and long-term car parking available. Spaces can be pre-booked via the airport website.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.bristolairport.com

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Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)

Location: The airport is situated nine miles (14km) northwest of Leeds.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)113 250 9696.

Getting to the city: The MetroConnect bus services run every 30 minutes from the airport to Leeds and Brandford City Centre Bus and Rail Stations, calling at all metro stops along the way. Trains are available to and from Leeds City Rail Station, from where connections can be made to all parts of the UK. Taxis are also available.

Car rental: Avis, Europcar and Hertz are represented in International Arrivals.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs, bureau de change and a tourist information and hotel reservations desk. There are also shops, bars, restaurants and a children's play area. The Executive Lounge on the first floor of the Departure Lounge offers a full bar service, complimentary newspapers, fax machine and telephone. Entry to the lounge is through membership of the Yorkshire Executive Lounge or a once off entry fee of £14. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking: There is short and long-term car parking available. Parking can be booked in advance on the airport website. There is a courtesy bus service between the long stay car park and the terminal building from 5.30am and 10pm, 7 days a week. Passengers should allow extra time to park and get to the terminal.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.lbia.co.uk

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Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)

Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) southeast of Liverpool.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)870 129 8484.

Getting to the city: Airlink buses operate to the city centre and to local rail and bus stations for further travel. Tickets are £2 and buses leave from the front of the Airport Terminal Building. Garston and Hunts Cross are the nearest rail stations to the Airport serving the local/regional rail network. Liverpool Lime Street services local, regional and mainland services. All have bus links with the Airport. Taxis are also available.

Car rental: Car rental companies include National, Europcar, Hertz, Avis and Enterprise.

Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include bureaux de change, children's play areas, WiFi and Internet kiosks, business facilities (including fax and internet) and tourist information. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking: Parking can be booked via the airport website.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.liverpoolairport.com

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London City Airport (LCY)

Location: The airport is situated at the Royal Docks, 10 miles (16km) from the West End.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)20 7646 0088.

Getting to the city: Docklands Light Railway (DLR) departs from London City Airport every 8-15 minutes to Canning Town, Woolwich Arsenal and Bank. There are regular Transport for London buses from the airport to stations throughout London. Nearby National Rail stations are reached via the Jubilee line from Canning Town (a seven-minute DLR journey). Licensed taxis (black cabs) are available outside the terminal building, a taxi to the centre of London will take only 20 to 30 minutes and cost roughly £20. Car rental desks are situated on the ground floor. There are also chauffeur services available from Quay Cars.

Car rental: Car rental desks are situated on the ground floor, rental companies include Avis, Europcar and Hertz.

Airport Taxis: Taxis from London City Airport can be hailed outside the Arrivals Hall and a taxi to the centre of London will take only 20 to 30 minutes and cost roughly £20. A taxi to Canary Wharf will cost £12.

Facilities: There are shops, bars and a restaurant at City Airport, other facilities include left luggage, a mother and baby room, tourist information and business facilities including Internet and fax. There are also ATMs, a bureau de change and Internet facilities. The disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should ideally inform their airline in advance.

Parking: Both short and long-term car parking is adjacent to the Terminal. Prior booking can be done on the airport website.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.londoncityairport.com

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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Location: The airport is situated 28 miles (45km) south of London.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)870 000 2468.

Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are linked by the Inter Terminal Transit train that leaves every three minutes.

Getting to the city: The easiest and quickest way into London from Gatwick is on the Gatwick Express train, which takes 30 minutes to the central Victoria railway station and costs £15. Local buses call at both terminals and run between Gatwick and key destinations including Crawley, Horley, Redhill and Horsham. Taxis are also available from the airport into town, while coaches take passengers to destinations including Heathrow, central London, Bristol and Brighton (ticket desks are in the North and South Terminals). Car rental companies operate from both terminals.

Car rental: Car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz operate from both terminals.

Airport Taxis: Taxis from Gatwick Airport are available outside the Arrivals Hall and a taxi to London city centre will take roughly an hour to an hour-and-a-half as this road can be very busy. The cost can be anything between £60 and £90.

Facilities: Both terminals have shops, restaurants, bars, left luggage, bureaux de change, ATMs, an Internet café, baby changing rooms and children's play areas. In the South Terminal there is a post office, a medical centre offering vaccinations, and the BAA Conference and Business Centre, which provides meeting rooms, videoconferencing, fax, photocopy, Internet access and secretarial services. Disabled facilities at the airport are good; those who require special assistance should contact their airline in advance.

Parking: There is short-term car parking next to each terminal. Long-term parking is available further away; a shuttle bus runs between the car parks and the terminals. Passengers can book parking at least four days in advance on the airport website.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.gatwickairport.com

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London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Location: The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of London.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)8700 000 123.

Transfer between terminals: Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are within walking distance of each other. Terminals 4 and 5 are connected via the free Heathrow Express train. Allow around 15 minutes for the journey time between terminals.

Getting to the city: The quickest way into London is on the Heathrow Express train, which leaves every 15 minutes for Paddington station and takes 15 minutes with tickets costing £14.50. Paddington has good connections to the other London railway stations and all parts of London via the London Underground (the tube). Dot2Dot is an airport transfer service that transports customers from central London hotels, railway stations and offices to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. There is also a Dot2Dot service from the airport to Canary Wharf. Prices start from £17.50. The National Express coach service takes passengers to central London and other towns and cities throughout the UK. Heathrow is on the Piccadilly underground line, which takes passengers into central London in around 40 minutes and costs £4. Taxis are available outside each terminal, and mini-cabs can offer more competitive prices than the black cabs but must be booked in advance - call +44 (0)208 574 0868. Car rental companies operate from all terminals.

Car rental: Car rental companies operating from all terminals include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt.

Airport Taxis: London's black taxis service Heathrow Airport; the journey time to central London varies from 20 minutes to one hour, depending on traffic. Fares are metered and depend on distance and duration of travel; fares to central London will not cost less than £40. Taxis are available from outside each terminal. Private mini-cabs can offer more competitive prices but must be booked in advance - call +44 (0) 208 574 0868.

Facilities: There are numerous shops, bars and restaurants, ATMs and currency exchange facilities in all terminals. Each terminal also has a left luggage facility and postal services. A pharmacy is available in Terminal 1. Disabled facilities are good; those requiring special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.

Parking: Short-term parking is available adjacent to the airport. A free shuttle service links the terminals and the long-term and business car parks. Parking can be booked on 0870 850 2825 or via the airport website. Valet parking is also available at all four terminals. Motorbikes can park free of charge at designated areas at each terminal.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.heathrowairport.com

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London Luton Airport (LTN)

Location: The airport is situated 32 miles (52km) northwest of London.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)1582 405 100.

Getting to the city: Trains leave regularly to Kings Cross, Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars and London Bridge stations. Train journeys to central London take 20-25 minutes with providers such as East Midlands Trains and First Capital Connect. Tickets can be bought from the Onward Travel centre at the airport or online. Luton Airport Parkway Train Station is connected to the terminal by a free shuttle bus service. Easybus, Green Line and National Express buses run daily between the airport and central London. Taxis operate from outside the airport terminal 24-hours a day and car rental is also available.

Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Hertz, Europcar and National Alamo.

Airport Taxis: Taxis operate from Luton Airport 24-hours a day and can be hailed outside the Arrivals Hall. A taxi to central London will cost anywhere between £60 and £90 and will take approximately 2 hours.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include shops, bars, restaurants, bureaux de change, ATMs, a children's play area and baby changing rooms. Facilities for the disabled are good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline or travel agent in advance.

Parking: There is short-term parking, and 'executive' parking next to the terminal. Long-term (valet) parking operates near the terminal - your car will be taken away to another compound while you are away. Passengers who book in advance via the airport website get discounted parking rates.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.london-luton.com

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London Stansted Airport (STN)

Location: The airport is situated 34 miles (55km) northeast of London.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)870 0000 303.

Getting to the city: The Stansted Express rail service operates between London's Liverpool Street station and the airport. There are also bus and coach services to Victoria Coach Station, Heathrow and Gatwick airports, among other London and national destinations. The bus and coach station is opposite the main terminal entrance. Coach tickets are available from the ticket desk in arrivals and at the station; a ticket to Victoria costs £10.50. Taxis are available outside the terminal building and car rental is also available.

Car rental: Car rental companies available at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.

Airport Taxis: Checkercars is the only taxi company permitted to operate from Stansted Airport. Taxis can be reserved from the counter in the Arrivals Hall. A taxi to central London will cost around £70.

Facilities: There are restaurants, shops and bars in the terminal. Other facilities include ATMs, a bureau de change, business lounge and Internet cafe. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline or travel agent in advance.

Parking: The short-term parking is located next to the terminal building. Long-term parking is further away and is linked to the airport by a free shuttle bus; passengers should allow an extra 30 minutes to access the terminal from the car parks. Travellers who pre-book on the Stansted Airport website receive discounted car parking.

Website: www.stanstedairport.com

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Manchester Airport (MAN)

Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (17km) southwest of Manchester city centre.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)161 489 8000.

Transfer between terminals: The Skylink system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Getting to the city: There are regular trains between the airport and Manchester Piccadilly railway station, which has connections to destinations throughout the UK. Buses service Manchester city centre as well as other local towns and cities. National Express operates coach services to cities all over the UK. All buses, coaches and trains leave from The Station, the airport's new transport interchange that is connected to all terminals by a covered walkway. Taxis are available outside all terminals.

Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt.

Facilities: There are restaurants, shops and bars in all three terminals. Other facilities include ATMs, bureaux de change, hairdresser and left luggage. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should inform their airline or travel agent in advance.

Parking: Short-term car parking is adjacent to the terminals, and a regular shuttle bus provides a free service from the long-term car parks to all terminals.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.manchesterairport.co.uk

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Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from Newcastle city centre.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)871 882 1121.

Getting to the city: The Metro (underground train) system connects the airport to Newcastle Central station, and other parts of the city, leaving every few minutes. Buses leave regularly for the Eldon Square Bus Concourse in the city centre between 8am and 11pm. Taxis are available outside the terminal.

Car rental: Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National.

Facilities: Newcastle Airport has shops, bars and restaurants, other facilities include a bank, bureaux de change, ATMs, left luggage, baby care rooms, and a children's play area. There is a business facility in the main terminal equipped with fax, photocopier and Internet access. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance.

Parking: Long and short-term car parking is available. Bookings can be made on the airport website.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.newcastleairport.com

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East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Location: The airport is situated 11 miles (18km) from Derby. It is in easy reach of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby by road and public transport.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)871 919 9000.

Getting to the city: Visitors heading for Nottingham can use the direct Nottingham Skylink bus service, which runs half-hourly around the clock between the airport and Nottingham Railway Station. Taxis are freely available, the fare to Nottingham being £26. Journey time to central Nottingham is about half an hour.

Car rental: Car hire desks in the arrivals hall are available for Enterprise, Europcar, National and Hertz car rental.

Facilities: The airport has a Travelex outlet for foreign exchange and a range of shops, including newsagent, chemist, souvenir shop and duty free outlets. There are several restaurants and fast-food eateries in the terminal building. There are public telephones, Internet kiosks and Wi-Fi hotspots available. The airport also has an executive lounge.

Parking: Short and long-term parking is available near the airport, with shuttle buses operating between car parks and the terminal.

Departure Tax: None.

Website: www.eastmidlandsairport.com

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Norwich International Airport (NWI)

Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)844 748 0112.

Getting to the city: National Express East Anglia run rail services to Norwich city from London, and the Norwich rail station is located in the city centre. First Eastern Counties Buses offer a service on bus 27 to the airport from the city centre on Sundays and public holidays. The bus goes to Hellesdon during the week, which is within walking distance of the airport. There are also taxi and car rental services available.

Car rental: Car rental companies operating at the airport include Avis, Hertz and Europcar.

Airport Taxis: Norwich Airport Taxis are the official taxi service operating at the airport and the taxi rank is located adjacent to the main terminal building.

Facilities: There is a cafés and restaurant/bar at the airport, as well as an Eclipse Duty Free outlet and a Skylines store. There is wireless internet access throughout the airport, and Internet desks in the departure lounge. There are also foreign exchange facilities and an executive lounge at the airport.

Parking: There is short- and long-term parking available at the airport.

Website: www.norwichairport.co.uk

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Blackpool International Airport (BLK)

Location: The airport is located 3 miles (5km) south-east of Blackpool city centre.

Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)125 334 3434 or 0844 482 7171.

Getting to the city: There are various transport options to and from the airport. Car rental companies operate from the airport and there are buses and trams available at the airport entrance. Taxis are available from outside the terminal building and the Squires Gate Railway Station is a five-minute walk from the airport.

Car rental: Car rental companies serving the airport include Hertz, Europcar and Avis.

Airport Taxis: There are taxis available from the airport and the taxi rank is located just outside the terminal building. There is also a freephone available next to the public telephone that can be used to request a taxi - call Blacktax on 01253 596 596 or 01253 508 508.

Facilities: Duty-free shopping, as well as food and beverage outlets, are available at the airport. There is also a Bureau de Change located opposite the check-in counter.

Parking: Departing passengers are entitled to 15 days free parking at the airport and the first 15 minutes are also free for any pick-up and drop-off parking, after which rates are charged on a time scale.

Departure Tax: None

Website: www.blackpoolinternational.com

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