About Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (IATA: LPL, ICAO: EGGP) is an international airport located in the city of Liverpool, in northwest England. Named after the famous Beatle, John Lennon, the airport has a single terminal building handling domestic and international flights. This Liverpool John Lennon Airport guide provides information on terminal facilities and transport access for travellers.
Airport news:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport's growth plan includes expanding the terminal building, adding additional car parking, and improving passenger facilities.
Website:
https://www.liverpoolairport.com/Driving directions:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is easily accessible from the A561, which runs from Liverpool to the airport along the River Mersey. The airport is also a short distance from the M57 (the Liverpool Outer Ring Road) and the M62 (a 107-mile trans-Pennine motorway). The drive from Liverpool City Centre to the airport should take around 30 minutes, but traffic can be unpredictable, so give yourself plenty of time to reach the airport.
Transfer between terminals:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has a single terminal where transferring passengers can walk from one gate to another.
Airport Info
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
England
L24 1YD
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is about 13km (8 miles) southeast of Liverpool City Centre.
Public Transport
Public transport road:
Bus: Liverpool John Lennon Airport is well served by several buses. Among them, bus line 500 takes passengers to the city centre in 30-40 minutes, operating from 04:00 to midnight at 30-minute intervals. Other services include 80A, 81A, 82A, 86A, 89, and 3A. For more information, see this Mersey Travel page.
Taxi: The black Hackney cabs wait for passengers outside the terminal building. These licensed cabs can carry up to six passengers and are wheelchair accessible.
Others: Passengers who have pre-booked a private taxi should head to the car parks or go to the pickup locations as indicated on the relevant app.
Public transport rail:
Rail: Liverpool South Parkway is the nearest rail station (about 3 miles away) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport. To travel between the two points, passengers must take bus 80A or 86A. Trains from Liverpool South Parkway go to Liverpool Lime Street Station and beyond. Passengers can check this rail map.
Terminal facilities
Money:
ATMs are available throughout the airport.
Travelex has a number of currency exchange booths. Travellers can pre-book currency to collect at the airport.
Food:
Bakeries, restaurants and fast-food outlets are available in Departures.
Shopping:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has a newsagent and a shop selling souvenirs and travel essentials. A duty-free shop is located on Level 3, Departures.
Luggage:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport does not have a luggage storage facility.
If you have lost baggage or items on your flight to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, contact the airline you flew. SwissPort (email: lpl.baggagefacilities@swissport.com) is the ground handling agent for most airlines, while easyJet customers should visit this page.
If you have misplaced items within Liverpool John Lennon Airport, email LPLLostProperty@abm.com with a description of the lost items, and your name and contact details.
Airport facilities
Communication Facilities:
Free Wi-Fi internet access is available. In addition, premium Wi-Fi (starting at £5 per session) is also available for purchase.
Disabled facilities:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has standard accessibility features such as ramps, lifts, and accessible toilets. Hearing loops are located at check-ins, security and in Departures.
Travellers who require special arrangements should contact the airline at least 48 hours before travelling.
Car parking:
Short-term parking is available at the multi-storey car park located opposite the terminal building.
Long-term parking is at postcode L24 1YL, about 4-5 minutes walking distance from the terminal building. Please note that no shuttle service connects the long-term car park and the terminal building. Passengers are encouraged to pre-book to save costs.
Car rental:
Car hire providers at Liverpool John Lennon Airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and National.