Living in the UK, we aren’t short of airports to travel from. Air travel is an incredibly popular means of transport in the UK. Especially as we can benefit from flights offered by budget airlines throughout Europe. Therefore, often when booking a holiday or even going on a business trip, airport choice is a significant consideration. It could be that only certain airports fly to your chosen destination or that there is some layover time in your journey if you are simply passing through the UK. Or the biggest one for us – who wants to be stuck in an airport with nothing to do if your flight gets delayed? With this in mind, we’ve outlined the 5 best airports to travel from in the UK based on flight routes and facilities.
London Heathrow
London Heathrow airport is currently the busiest airport in the UK. It’s a base for domestic flights in the UK, international flights across the world and also connecting flights as a stop-off on your journey. One of the major things that Heathrow Airport has going for it is it has the Heathrow Express. These trains run every 15 minutes and allow you to get to London Paddington in 15-20 minutes depending on the terminal you are travelling to. There is also a porter service available who will help you manage your luggage at the airport. You will find them on all of the forecourts in the departures areas and at baggage claim upon arrival. You can pre-book a porter if you would like 48 hours before you travel.
London Gatwick
London Gatwick is the perfect airport for frequent flyers. They have a “myGatwick” members section on their website which gives their valued customers benefits every time they fly. Users don’t need to accrue points, you can get these straight away. Some of these include at least 10% off airport lounges and parking, discounts at their shops and restaurants, up to 20% off premium security and passport control, travel discounts for your outbound destination, email alerts to keep track of your flights and more. London Gatwick is also reasonably central, as you can get to central London in just 30 minutes by train.
Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport has many accolades to its name including the Best Airport 2018 by the Airports National Council. One of the big benefits of this airport is parking facilities. Bristol airport parking is one of the most convenient there is. There are discounts available for those of you who book your spot in advance and there are lots of options available to you. You can choose a meet and greet, valet parking, multi-storey parking and more. Companies like Bristol Parking make this whole process easy for you. All you need to do is select your drop off and return time and you can have the peace of mind that your parking arrangements are sorted. This provides you with one-less stress in terms of travel, which we’re sure you’ll agree is always welcome.
Glasgow International Airport
Life is made very easy at Glasgow Airport, it’s all about the convenience factor. They have their very own app where you can keep track of your flight times and find out other relevant information. They even allow you to order your food in advance to take away if you are in a hurry. There is a selection of restaurants on their site you can do this with and you can then pick up your food within 15 minutes later. There is nothing worse than being hungry on your travels. They also have a wide selection of shops to browse while you are waiting for your flight from Victoria’s Secrets to WH Smith. Perfect for your travel essentials.
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is incredibly popular and allows you to start your travels off in style. They have their Escape Lounge that is exclusive to Manchester Airport that you can book in advance. Here you’ll find that there are complimentary hot and cold food items to enjoy together with a broad selection of drinks. If you want to relax or are doing some work, there are excellent facilities such as WiFI, charging points, magazines, TVs and even printers and scanners. This gives you plenty of time to unwind and get ready for your flight. Anyone can use the airport lounge, so don’t forget to book in advance to kickstart your trip. As you would expect at Manchester Airport, there are lots of shops to indulge in. Some of them even have a “Click and Collect” option to save you some time when you get there.
Different airports are popular for various reasons. It could be that they have great restaurants for you to enjoy while waiting for your flight, that they have comfortable lounges for you to chill out and enjoy or that there are convenient transport links or parking options. These are all things that frequent flyers think about when heading on a trip.
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