Prestwick Airport Information (PIK) Services at Prestwick Airport
Situated on the Firth of Clyde coast, Glasgow Prestwick Airport sits southwest of Glasgow city. With plenty of budget airlines operating from the airport, this facility sees more than two million passengers annually, primarily UK passengers on holiday as well as tourists and business patrons. Glasgow Prestwick Airport's single-terminal services more than 20 destinations in the UK and Europe.
Terminals Check-In and Arrival at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Arrivals and Departures are both located at the back of the terminal, with Check-in situated at the front. Both Check-in and Arrivals are on the ground floor. Though Glasgow Prestwick is much smaller than its counterpart, Glasgow International Airport, it still maintains ample facilities and caters easily to the increasing influx of passengers. The facility offers a Travelex moneychanger and several ATMs, along with a prayer room and a designated play area for children.
Shopping, eating and business facilities at Prestwick
In addition to a duty-free shop selling electronics, alcohol, cosmetics and genuine Scottish articles, shoppers will find a WH Smith in the main concourse. The airport's shops and restaurants are located on the first floor and they open at 06:00. Food offerings include the Alloway Bar and Cloud 9 Café Bar, in addition to a wide range of eateries in the Food Village food court and the VIP Lounge.
Wireless internet is available throughout Glasgow Prestwick Airport and several internet kiosks are located on the first floor. Both the Syndicate seminar room and the Aviator Suite have conference and business facilities; the latter can accommodate conferences with up to 200 attendees and includes a private lounge bar.
Parking and drop off at Prestwick
Glasgow Prestwick Airport's short-stay, medium-stay and long-stay car parking options are divided among five separate buildings. Short-stay parking is situated closest to the terminal and the first 10 minutes of parking here are free for drop-off and pick-up purposes. Courtesy shuttles link the terminal and the medium-stay car parks, where daily rates apply. The long-stay facility is recommended for those planning to stay 5 or more days. A short bus ride carries passengers to the terminal. Upon entry to each car park, the driver receives a ticket and payment is made on exit at the barrier for the Long-Stay Car Park, while those parking in the Short-Stay and Medium-Stay car parks can pay at the pay station located near the terminal exit. All five buildings offer designated parking spaces for disabled persons.
Getting into the city of Glasgow
Ayr Black Taxis are the primary taxi provider at the airport and can be chartered outside the terminal at all hours or booked in advance. Plenty of public transport options are also available. The X77 and the X99 buses leave for the city centre on the half hour, alternating day and night respectively. These routes also service the Buchanan Bus Station for nationwide travel. A few minutes' walk on a covered walkway leads to the airport's train station, where trains depart every half hour (every hour on Sundays) to Glasgow Central Station, with some direct services to other UK destinations.
Telephone: +44 1292 511 000
Website: www.glasgowprestwick.com
