Port Elizabeth Flights

Edinburgh Airport

Airport Information

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Address

Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh EH12 9DN, UK

Country Code

44

Telephone

(0)870 040 0007

Fax

(0)131 344 3470

E-mail

edi_feedback@baa.com

Website

www.edinburghairport.com

Location

The airport is located 12km (8 miles) west of Edinburgh

Time Zone

GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

1

Driving Directions

The airport is located just off the A8 from the centre of Edinburgh. The well-signed airport access road turns north off the A8 between the Gogar and Newbridge roundabouts.

Car Parking

The short-term car park is directly in front of the terminal building. Construction of a new multi-storey car par, with 2,000 new spaces is underway; Car Park 3, on Almond Road, with 400 short-stay spaces provides additional short-stay car parking for the duration of construction. The long-term car park is close by, served by a free courtesy coach to the terminal. Discounts are available for pre-booked long-term parking (tel: (0)870 000 1000), which can also be done online via the airport’s website. Secure parking is also available from Park & Fly (tel: (800) 032 0959), Flying Scot (tel: (0131) 333 3445; website: www.flyingscotparking.co.uk) and Secure Air Parks (tel: (0131) 333 3377; website: www.secureairparks.com).

Car Hire

Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National, all have desks located in the Domestic Arrivals hall. Pre-booked cars from some off-airport companies can be contacted on the courtesy telephone located between Domestic Arrivals and check in.

Public Transport

Road: Taxis: Taxis are available from Skycabs (tel: (0)131 333 2220; website: www.skycab-edinburgh.com), which depart from outside Domestic Arrivals. Bus: Frequent bus services run from the bus station outside Domestic Arrivals to the central Edinburgh bus terminus at Waverley Bridge, also stopping at Edinburgh Haymarket rail station For more information on train services contact National Rail (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). The express service (bus no.100) operates daily 24 hours. Bus no.35 operates from Ocean Terminal via the city centre to Edinburgh Airport. For more information on times and fares, or to book tickets, contact Lothian Buses (tel: (0)131 555 6363; website: www.lothianbuses.co.uk).

Information and Help Desks

The combined airport information and Edinburgh & Lothian Tourist Board desk is located next to International Arrivals (tel: 0870 040 0007 or (0131) 473 3800).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The airport has bureaux de change, ATMs and a post office. Eating and drinking: Coffee shops are available throughout the airport and there are two bars and a food village. Shopping: There are tax- and duty-free outlets. For more information on shopping at the airport, contact the Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Luggage: A left-luggage facility and a lost property desk (tel: (0)131 344 3486) are available. Other facilities: These include baby care facilities and a prayer/quiet room.

Conference and Business Facilities

Bmi, British Airways, Scotways and Servisair have executive lounges equipped with telephone, fax and Internet facilities. The Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel (tel: (0)131 519 4400) has conference facilities for up to 220 delegates.

Disabled Facilities

Facilities for disabled people include accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and reserved seating. There is a TDD telephone in the International Arrivals area and the airport telephone switchboard is equipped with a Minicom system (tel: (0)131 344 3100). Induction loops are fitted at various points throughout the terminal. Passengers should advise their airline of their special needs in advance. Reserved parking and wheelchair push and provision and help with baggage are available. Assistance can also be pre-booked (tel: (0)131 344 3486).

Airport Hotels

The Hilton Edinburgh Airport (tel: (0)131 519 4400) is a short walk from the airport and is also connected by a free shuttle service. The Quality Hotel Airport (tel: (0)131 333 4331), Norton House Hotel (tel: (0)131 333 1275) and the Agenda Hotel (tel: (0)131 316 4466) are all very close by. Hotel reservations can be made through the British Hotel Reservation Centre (tel: (0)131 333 5119; website: www.bhrconline.com), located in the Domestic Arrivals area.

City

Edinburgh

Full Airport Name

Edinburgh Airport

State or Province

Scotland

Port Elizabeth Airport

Airport Information

Country

South Africa

Address

Airports Company South Africa, PO Box 5787, Port Elizabeth Airport, 6065, South Africa

Country Code

27

Telephone

(0)41 507 7348

Fax

(0)41 507 7340

E-mail

Via the airport's website

Website

www.airports.co.za

Location

The airport is located within the boundaries of the city of Port Elizabeth, 5km (3 miles) west of the Capital Business District and 3km (2 miles) from Algoa Bay

Time Zone

GMT + 2

Number of Terminals

1

Driving Directions

The airport can be reached from the city centre by taking Route M11 from Humewood into Alister Miller Drive. The terminal is then on the left-hand side of the road.

Car Parking

Open and shaded short-term car parking (up to 8 hours), open and shaded long-term parking, covered parking and lock-up garages are all available (tel: (0)41 581 0588). These are located directly in front of the terminal building.

Car Hire

Car hire companies represented are Alisa, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Imperial and Tempest.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Metered taxis are available outside the Departures hall. Bus: Shuttle services are available on request or by booking in advance at the Arrivals hall. These operate according to flight schedules and passengers can also book their return journey to the airport in advance.

Information and Help Desks

There is an information desk (tel: (0)41 507 7319) in the Arrivals hall. Hotels and sightseeing excursions can be booked at the desk.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There is an ATM in the passage between the Arrivals and Departures halls and the information desk operates a bureau de change facility. There is also a post box in the Departures hall. Telephones are available in the Arrivals and Departures halls and in the sterile area. Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant on the first floor of the Departures hall and cafés in the Arrivals and Departures halls. Shopping: There is a gift shop and a sweet shop in the Departures hall. Luggage: Trolley are available in the Arrivals hall (next to the baggage belts), in the car park area, and at the entrance to the Departures hall. Other facilities: Baby changing facilities are available in the ladies toilets in the Arrivals and Departures halls.

Conference and Business Facilities

There is a conference room in the Aero Park Block B (tel: (0)41 507 7418), situated 200m (250 yards) from the Arrivals hall, which can seat 25-30 people. Equipment, including television, video, overhead projector and white boards is available.

Disabled Facilities

The airport has accessible toilets for disabled travellers and lifts are available to the first floor, where the business class lounge and restaurant are situated. Contact the information desk (tel: (0)41 507 7319) for assistance.

Airport Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport. There are hotels located near the airport, some situated along the beachfront, as well as several guesthouses. These include the City Lodge Port Elizabeth (tel: (0)41 586 3322), Courtyard Hotel Port Elizabeth (tel: (0)41 583 4655), Holiday Inn Gardens Court (tel: (0)41 582 3720) and the Paxton Hotel (tel: (0)41 585 9655). Some hotels offer a shuttle service to/from the airport; these leave from in front of the Departures hall.

City

Port Elizabeth

Full Airport Name

Port Elizabeth Airport