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Norwich International Airport Guide (NWI)

Airport info
Code: NWI
Address:
Amsterdam Way, Norwich, NR6 6JA, United Kingdom
Location:

Norwich International Airport is situated 7km (4.5 miles) north of Norwich.

Number of terminals: 1
Telephone:
(01603) 411 923.
Timezone: GMT +0:00

Here you'll find essential information on Norwich International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Plans are in place for upgrades to the airport's external approaches.

Information: 

General airport information is available at the information desk centrally located in the main concourse. Information on arrivals and departures, car parking and airport facilities is available (tel: (01603) 411 923).

Email address: 
infodesk@norwichinternational.com
Website: 
www.norwichairport.co.uk
Driving directions: 

From Norwich, the airport can be reached by following the A140 Cromer Road northbound, which is clearly signposted 'Airport' from the Norwich Ring Road.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: There are regular park and ride services from Norwich International Airport to the city centre (except Sundays). First Buses (tel: (01603) 760 076; www.firstgroup.com) operates the hourly bus 27 service between Norwich city centre and Hellesdon, a short distance from the airport (journey time: 20 minutes).

Taxi: The Norwich International Taxi Association (tel: (01603) 424 044), provides a service to and from Norwich International Airport through its fleet of dedicated taxis. The taxi rank is located adjacent to the main terminal building.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Bureau de change facilities and ATMs are available.

Communication: 

Wireless internet access is available throughout Norwich International Airport, and there are also several internet workstations in the terminal building.

Food: 

There are two bars, a restaurant and a café within the terminal building.

Shopping: 

Shops at Norwich International Airport include a duty-free outlet and a newsagent.

Luggage: 

Luggage trolleys are available.

Other: 

Other facilities at Norwich International Airport include a children's play area in the centre of the departure lounge, baby changing facilities, nursing mothers' rooms and a travel agency.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Norwich International Airport’s executive lounge (tel: (01603) 420 615) is available to business passengers, offering light refreshments, complimentary newspapers and magazines, and internet, e-mail, fax and telephone services. The Holiday Inn Norwich North (tel: (01603) 410 544; www.hinorwich.com), located just 300m (984 ft) from the airport, has rooms that can be booked for meetings, conferences and conventions.

Disabled facilities: 

Norwich International Airport is all on one level, so there are no stairs or escalators to hinder wheelchair users. Reserved parking for disabled travellers is situated directly opposite the front entrance of the airport. Adapted toilet facilities are located both in the main concourse and the departure lounge. Passengers with special needs can request to pre-board their aircraft and ground staff are available to assist them at any time.

Car parking: 

Both short- and long-stay car parking is available on-site from NCP (tel: 0845 050 7080; www.ncp.co.uk). A 600-space short-stay car park is located adjacent to the terminal building. A 550-space long-stay car park is located slightly further away, but still within walking distance of the terminal building. Pre-booked customers can park in the short-stay car park at long term rates. Drop-off facilities in front of the terminal building are available to disabled Orange Badge holders.

Car rental: 

Car hire companies at Norwich International Airport include Avis, Hertz and Europcar, which all have desks located in the main concourse area.

Airport hotels

There are a couple of hotels near Norwich International Airport, the Holiday Inn Norwich North and Norwich Airport Premier Inn; both of which are within walking distance. There is a good choice of accommodation in the city centre.

Holiday Inn Norwich North

The 121-room hotel has on-site free parking, a restaurant and a fitness club with a pool, sauna and gymnasium. Meeting space is available for hire.

Telephone: (01603) 410 544.
Website:
www.hinorwich.com
Norwich Airport Premier Inn

Five minutes' walk from Norwich International Airport, the budget option Premier Inn boasts an adjacent restaurant and pub. Wi-Fi internet access is also available on site.

Telephone: 0871 527 8836.
Website:
www.premierinn.com

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