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Full Airport Name
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Address
Liverpool L24 1YD, England, UK
Airport Code
LPL
Country Code
44
Telephone
0870 129 8484 or 0906 108 8484 (flight information)
Fax
None
Via the airport's website
Website
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 13km (8 miles) to the southeast of Liverpool.
Airport News
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has submitted a planning application to construct a 150 bedroom three star hotel and an 869 space multistorey car park adjacent to the terminal building. The hope is that the £22.5m development could be completed in 2008, the year when Liverpool is European Capital of Culture.
Driving Directions
From north and northeast, take the M6 southbound to junction 21A with M62. Follow M62 West to junction 6 onto the A5300 to the A561 and follow signs to the airport, which is situated off Speke Hall Avenue. Coming from the south or east, head north on the M6 to junction 20 with M56. Follow M56 to junction 12 onto the A557/A562 dual carriageway via Runcorn Bridge to merge with A561. Passengers travelling from Wirral may find it more convenient at peak times to use the M53 and then the M56 (as instructions from the south/east) rather than a route through the city centre of Liverpool via the Mersey Tunnels. Passengers travelling from North Wales should join the A55 to connect with the M56 eastbound, and then follow instructions as from the east.
Car Parking
There are two long-term and one short-term parking lot at the airport, all of them conveniently located next to the terminal building. There is a specially designated area of disabled parking bays immediately adjacent to the main terminal building.
Car Hire
Car hire companies currently operating include Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Public Transport
Rail: Bus 80A and 86A link Liverpool South Parkway train station and the airport with three-four departures per hour, while the 81A bus links Hillfoot Avenue (Hunts Cross train station) and the airport twice every hour during the day.
Road: Bus: The airport is well served by buses going to Liverpool city centre. The Airlink 500 stops at Norton Street Coach Station (for National Express connections) and Lime Street Station (for local, regional and mainline rail connections). Local bus routes N86, 86A, 80A and 82A also run between the airport and the city centre. Services are frequent throughout the day. Airlink 700 and the hourly Terravision coach service go from the airport to Manchester city centre.
Taxi: A taxi rank is located directly outside the entrance to the airport terminal. Pre-booked private hire vehicles pick up and drop off in the short stay car park. The journey into Liverpool city centre is 12km (7.5 miles) and takes about 20 minutes.
Road: Bus: The airport is well served by buses going to Liverpool city centre. The Airlink 500 stops at Norton Street Coach Station (for National Express connections) and Lime Street Station (for local, regional and mainline rail connections). Local bus routes N86, 86A, 80A and 82A also run between the airport and the city centre. Services are frequent throughout the day. Airlink 700 and the hourly Terravision coach service go from the airport to Manchester city centre.
Taxi: A taxi rank is located directly outside the entrance to the airport terminal. Pre-booked private hire vehicles pick up and drop off in the short stay car park. The journey into Liverpool city centre is 12km (7.5 miles) and takes about 20 minutes.
Information and Help Desks
The information desk is situated in the centre of the terminal on the ground level. A tourist information centre is located next to the information desk.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are five currency exchange shops located throughout the terminal. Internet access is also available.
Eating and drinking: The Aintree Food Village is located on level 3 before security control and offers freshly made sandwiches, salads and wraps, freshly baked muffins, cakes and pastries and hot drinks, snacks, smoothies and freshly squeezed orange juice. Burger King and a coffee bar can also be found on level 3 before security control. Two bars offer beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, while a sandwich bar offers a selection of freshly made sandwiches and gourmet Italian roast coffee in the arrivals area. A Starbucks is also available.
Shopping: There are plenty of shops at the airport, including a duty-free shop selling alcohol, cigarettes, perfume, cosmetics and much more as well as shops selling sunglasses, jewellery, gift items, fashion clothing, shoes and accessories. A souvenir shop offers a wide range of Liverpool mementos including items from the city's two big football clubs. In addition, there are two Boots outlets, a grocery store, a convenience store and a shop selling newspapers, magazines, books, travel items.
Luggage: Left luggage facilities (tel: 0870 129 8484, press option 3) are available at a charge and open daily from 0500-2100.
Other facilities: A prayer room for people of all faiths is located in the public area of the terminal on the third floor next to the lifts. Passenger rooms are located on level 2 and 3 for passengers wishing to administer medication. Entrance to these facilities is available on request by contacting the information desk.
Eating and drinking: The Aintree Food Village is located on level 3 before security control and offers freshly made sandwiches, salads and wraps, freshly baked muffins, cakes and pastries and hot drinks, snacks, smoothies and freshly squeezed orange juice. Burger King and a coffee bar can also be found on level 3 before security control. Two bars offer beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, while a sandwich bar offers a selection of freshly made sandwiches and gourmet Italian roast coffee in the arrivals area. A Starbucks is also available.
Shopping: There are plenty of shops at the airport, including a duty-free shop selling alcohol, cigarettes, perfume, cosmetics and much more as well as shops selling sunglasses, jewellery, gift items, fashion clothing, shoes and accessories. A souvenir shop offers a wide range of Liverpool mementos including items from the city's two big football clubs. In addition, there are two Boots outlets, a grocery store, a convenience store and a shop selling newspapers, magazines, books, travel items.
Luggage: Left luggage facilities (tel: 0870 129 8484, press option 3) are available at a charge and open daily from 0500-2100.
Other facilities: A prayer room for people of all faiths is located in the public area of the terminal on the third floor next to the lifts. Passenger rooms are located on level 2 and 3 for passengers wishing to administer medication. Entrance to these facilities is available on request by contacting the information desk.
Conference and Business Facilities
There is Wi-Fi access available in the terminal. The Halewood International Executive Lounge (tel: (0151) 907 1002) is situated in the airside departure lounge beyond the security checkpoint and is open daily from 0530-2000. It offers an Internet Zone with office desks and chairs, laptop connections and payphone facilities. A wheelchair lift makes the lounge fully accessible to persons of reduced mobility. The Cavern Suite (tel: (0151) 907 1622) is a conference facility located above the main check-in hall that can accommodate up to 30 delegates (board-style) or 80 delegates (theatre-style). The airport also has a number of additional meeting and syndicate rooms that are available for hire.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport is fully accessible to disabled travellers. There are lifts and toilets adjusted for wheelchair users, an ambulift is available to help with boarding and disembarking, low-level telephones are available in the terminal, and pick-up and set-down area for travellers arriving or leaving by car are available opposite the terminal building. Parking spaces for passengers with reduced mobility are available at the front of the short stay and the long stay 1 car parks.
Hotels
Express By Holiday Inn (tel: 0845 345 0000) is located just a few minutes from the airport and offers a shuttle service for a small fee. Liverpool will be the European Capital of Culture in 2008, and the airport authorities are hoping that the construction of a new hotel adjacent to the terminal building may be completed in time for this big event.