Port Elizabeth Flights

Glasgow Airport

Airport Information

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Address

Glasgow Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3 2SW, UK

Country Code

44

Telephone

(0)141 887 1111

Fax

(0)141 848 4769

E-mail

customercomments_glal@baa.com

Website

www.glasgowairport.com

Location

The airport is located 13km (8 miles) west of Glasgow

Time Zone

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

Number of Terminals

2

Transfer between Terminals

The terminals are connected via a covered walkway.

Driving Directions

The airport is located just north of the M8 motorway at junction 28.

Car Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and business parking are all available, operated by NCP (tel: (0)870 606 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk). The short-stay car parks are all within walking distance of the terminals, and there are regular transfer coaches to the terminal from the long-stay car park. Long-stay parking with discounts can be pre-booked through BAA Advance (tel: (0)870 000 1000) or online via the airport’s website.

Car Hire

Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National have desks next to Domestic Arrivals .

Public Transport

Rail: The Gilmour Street railway station in Paisley is 3km (2 miles) from the airport and is only a few minutes away by taxi or local bus. Trains run to Glasgow Central rail station. Transfers to either Queen Street station or Buchanan bus station are available on bus no.398. For more information, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)870 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Taxi: Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day. Bus: Bus no.905 runs to central Glasgow, stopping at Glasgow Central station, Queen Street station and Buchanan bus station. Buses are also available to other destinations. For more information on travel to/from the airport, contact the Airport Travel Line (tel: (0)141 848 4330).

Information and Help Desks

The airport information desk is on the first floor, next to the Domestic Arrivals/Departures area. There are computer information kiosks on the ground floor and a Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist Board (tel: (0)141 848 4400 or 4758) in International Arrivals, providing tourist and accommodation information.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The airport has bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office and telephones equipped with fax and e-mail facilities. Eating and drinking: Restaurants, cafés and bars are concentrated on the first floor. Shopping: Shopping includes duty-free. For more information, contact the Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Luggage: The left-luggage facility (tel: (0)141 848 4938) is open daily 24 hours. A lost property service (tel: (0)141 848 4740) is also available. Uniformed members of staff are on hand to assist with baggage. Other facilities: These include a pharmacy, baby care facilities and children’s play areas.

Conference and Business Facilities

A business workstation with telephone, fax and Internet facilities is available on the first floor concourse. The Glasgow Airport Business Centre (tel: (0)141 847 5450) offers meeting rooms, conference and training facilities, an IT suite and full secretarial support. There is a Servisair Executive Lounge, with credit-card operated telephones and fax facilities. Conference facilities for up to 35 delegates are available at the Travel Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1563).

Disabled Facilities

Facilities include wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and reserved seating, as well as induction loops, a TDD telephone and a Minicom information line (tel: (0)141 848 4848). Passengers should advise their airline in advance of any special needs. Disabled parking spaces are available. Passengers requiring assistance from the car park to the terminals should arrange this in advance by contacting Passenger Assistance Limited (tel: (0)141 848 4938). Wheelchair push and provision is available free of charge (tel: (0)141 848 7777).

Airport Hotels

The Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport (tel: (0)870 400 9031), Travel Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1563) and Express by Holiday Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1100) can all be found in the airport grounds. Hotel reservations can be made at the information and reservation desk (tel: (0)141 887 7220), situated in the Domestic Arrivals area on the ground floor.

City

Glasgow

Full Airport Name

Glasgow 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